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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389, 2,083.42 and 1,183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389, 2,083.42 and 1,183.08 is: 1,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389 : 2,083.42 = 1,183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389/2,083.42 = 1,183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389x = 2,083.42 × 1,183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389x = 2,464,852.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,852.53/1,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.55

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