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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.66, 2,084.90 and 804.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.66, 2,084.90 and 804.52 is: 1,207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.66 : 2,084.90 = 804.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.66/2,084.90 = 804.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.66x = 2,084.90 × 804.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.66x = 1,677,346.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,346.86/1,389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.02

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