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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.88, 1,918.05 and 792.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.88, 1,918.05 and 792.31 is: 1,093.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.88 : 1,918.05 = 792.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.88/1,918.05 = 792.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.88x = 1,918.05 × 792.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.88x = 1,519,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,690.20/1,389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.40

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