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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.85, 1,917.87 and 800.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.85, 1,917.87 and 800.26 is: 1,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.85 : 1,917.87 = 800.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.85/1,917.87 = 800.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.85x = 1,917.87 × 800.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.85x = 1,534,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,794.65/1,389.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.29

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