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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.46, 2,084.51 and 609.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.46, 2,084.51 and 609.46 is: 914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.46 : 2,084.51 = 609.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.46/2,084.51 = 609.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.46x = 2,084.51 × 609.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.46x = 1,270,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,425.46/1,389.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.33

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