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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.24, 2,083.77 and 608.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.24, 2,083.77 and 608.94 is: 913.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.24 : 2,083.77 = 608.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.24/2,083.77 = 608.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.24x = 2,083.77 × 608.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.24x = 1,268,890.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,890.90/1,389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.37

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