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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.94, 1,919.69 and 947.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.94, 1,919.69 and 947.07 is: 1,308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.94 : 1,919.69 = 947.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.94/1,919.69 = 947.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.94x = 1,919.69 × 947.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.94x = 1,818,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,080.81/1,389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.03

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