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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.96, 1,918.17 and 800.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.96, 1,918.17 and 800.55 is: 1,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.96 : 1,918.17 = 800.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.96/1,918.17 = 800.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.96x = 1,918.17 × 800.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.96x = 1,535,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,590.99/1,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.77

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