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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.98, 1,917.95 and 830.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.98, 1,917.95 and 830.68 is: 1,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.98 : 1,917.95 = 830.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.98/1,917.95 = 830.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.98x = 1,917.95 × 830.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.98x = 1,593,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,193.76/1,389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.20

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