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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.89, 1,915.72 and 1,053.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.89, 1,915.72 and 1,053.69 is: 1,452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.89 : 1,915.72 = 1,053.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.89/1,915.72 = 1,053.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.89x = 1,915.72 × 1,053.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.89x = 2,018,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,572.48/1,389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.32

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