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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.54, 2,084.96 and 609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.54, 2,084.96 and 609.44 is: 914.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.54 : 2,084.96 = 609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.54/2,084.96 = 609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.54x = 2,084.96 × 609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.54x = 1,270,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,660.19/1,389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.45

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