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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.48, 2,084.20 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.48, 2,084.20 and 349.48 is: 524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.48 : 2,084.20 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.48/2,084.20 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.48x = 2,084.20 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.48x = 728,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,386.22/1,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.21

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