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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.40, 2,086.48 and 1,233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.40, 2,086.48 and 1,233.57 is: 1,852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.40 : 2,086.48 = 1,233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.40/2,086.48 = 1,233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.40x = 2,086.48 × 1,233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.40x = 2,573,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,819.13/1,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.47

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