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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.44, 2,083.10 and 841.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.44, 2,083.10 and 841.47 is: 1,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.44 : 2,083.10 = 841.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.44/2,083.10 = 841.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.44x = 2,083.10 × 841.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.44x = 1,752,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,861.95/1,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.56

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