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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.88, 1,918.04 and 800.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.88, 1,918.04 and 800.45 is: 1,104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.88 : 1,918.04 = 800.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.88/1,918.04 = 800.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.88x = 1,918.04 × 800.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.88x = 1,535,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,295.12/1,389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.62

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