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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.96, 1,918.13 and 800.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.96, 1,918.13 and 800.51 is: 1,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.96 : 1,918.13 = 800.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.96/1,918.13 = 800.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.96x = 1,918.13 × 800.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.96x = 1,535,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,482.25/1,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.70

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