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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.44, 2,082.40 and 740.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.44, 2,082.40 and 740.48 is: 1,109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.44 : 2,082.40 = 740.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.44/2,082.40 = 740.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.44x = 2,082.40 × 740.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.44x = 1,541,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,975.55/1,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.78

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