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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.32, 1,931.71 and 1,389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.32, 1,931.71 and 1,389.64 is: 1,900.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.32 : 1,931.71 = 1,389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.32/1,931.71 = 1,389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.32x = 1,931.71 × 1,389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.32x = 2,684,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,381.48/1,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.69

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