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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.89, 1,913.67 and 1,179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.89, 1,913.67 and 1,179.63 is: 1,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.89 : 1,913.67 = 1,179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.89/1,913.67 = 1,179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.89x = 1,913.67 × 1,179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.89x = 2,257,412.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,412.97/1,389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.17

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