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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.48, 2,084.86 and 705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.48, 2,084.86 and 705.96 is: 1,059.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.48 : 2,084.86 = 705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.48/2,084.86 = 705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.48x = 2,084.86 × 705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.48x = 1,471,827.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,827.77/1,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.27

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