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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.02, 2,083.52 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.02, 2,083.52 and 349.02 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.02 : 2,083.52 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.02/2,083.52 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.02x = 2,083.52 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.02x = 727,190.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,190.15/1,389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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