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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.91, 1,918.13 and 792.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.91, 1,918.13 and 792.49 is: 1,093.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.91 : 1,918.13 = 792.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.91/1,918.13 = 792.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.91x = 1,918.13 × 792.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.91x = 1,520,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,099.68/1,389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.67

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