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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.47, 2,084.18 and 659.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.47, 2,084.18 and 659.57 is: 989.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.47 : 2,084.18 = 659.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.47/2,084.18 = 659.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.47x = 2,084.18 × 659.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.47x = 1,374,648.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,648.88/1,389.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.34

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