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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.63, 2,080.29 and 840.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.63, 2,080.29 and 840.15 is: 1,257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.63 : 2,080.29 = 840.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.63/2,080.29 = 840.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.63x = 2,080.29 × 840.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.63x = 1,747,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,755.64/1,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.71

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