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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.15, 2,084.67 and 740.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.15, 2,084.67 and 740.34 is: 1,111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.15 : 2,084.67 = 740.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.15/2,084.67 = 740.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.15x = 2,084.67 × 740.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.15x = 1,543,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,364.59/1,389.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.01

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