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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.89, 1,917.90 and 792.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.89, 1,917.90 and 792.41 is: 1,093.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.89 : 1,917.90 = 792.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.89/1,917.90 = 792.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.89x = 1,917.90 × 792.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.89x = 1,519,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,753.55/1,389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.43

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