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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.96, 1,918.08 and 830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.96, 1,918.08 and 830.80 is: 1,146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.96 : 1,918.08 = 830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.96/1,918.08 = 830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.96x = 1,918.08 × 830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.96x = 1,593,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,540.86/1,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.47

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