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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.51, 2,084.72 and 1,196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.51, 2,084.72 and 1,196.33 is: 1,794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.51 : 2,084.72 = 1,196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.51/2,084.72 = 1,196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.51x = 2,084.72 × 1,196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.51x = 2,493,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,996.67/1,389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.87

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