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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.64, 2,084.94 and 524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.64, 2,084.94 and 524.44 is: 786.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.64 : 2,084.94 = 524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.64/2,084.94 = 524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.64x = 2,084.94 × 524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.64x = 1,093,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,425.93/1,389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.84

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