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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.34, 2,083.83 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.34, 2,083.83 and 363.34 is: 544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.34 : 2,083.83 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.34/2,083.83 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.34x = 2,083.83 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.34x = 757,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,138.79/1,389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.96

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