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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.98, 1,916.82 and 1,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.98, 1,916.82 and 1,180.76 is: 1,628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.98 : 1,916.82 = 1,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.98/1,916.82 = 1,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.98x = 1,916.82 × 1,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.98x = 2,263,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,304.38/1,389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.30

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