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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.86, 1,918.20 and 800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.86, 1,918.20 and 800.28 is: 1,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.86 : 1,918.20 = 800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.86/1,918.20 = 800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.86x = 1,918.20 × 800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.86x = 1,535,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,097.10/1,389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.50

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