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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.65, 2,084.07 and 523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.65, 2,084.07 and 523.76 is: 785.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.65 : 2,084.07 = 523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.65/2,084.07 = 523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.65x = 2,084.07 × 523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.65x = 1,091,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,552.50/1,389.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.49

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