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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.91, 1,917.76 and 830.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.91, 1,917.76 and 830.29 is: 1,145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.91 : 1,917.76 = 830.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.91/1,917.76 = 830.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.91x = 1,917.76 × 830.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.91x = 1,592,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,296.95/1,389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.61

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