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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.54, 2,085.12 and 999.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.54, 2,085.12 and 999.12 is: 1,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.54 : 2,085.12 = 999.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.54/2,085.12 = 999.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.54x = 2,085.12 × 999.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.54x = 2,083,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,285.09/1,389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.26

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