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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.13, 2,083.41 and 894.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.13, 2,083.41 and 894.74 is: 1,341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.13 : 2,083.41 = 894.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.13/2,083.41 = 894.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.13x = 2,083.41 × 894.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.13x = 1,864,099.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,099.85/1,389.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.92

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