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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.83, 1,914.89 and 916.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.83, 1,914.89 and 916.89 is: 1,263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.83 : 1,914.89 = 916.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.83/1,914.89 = 916.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.83x = 1,914.89 × 916.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.83x = 1,755,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,738.91/1,389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.27

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