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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.68, 2,084.80 and 524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.68, 2,084.80 and 524 is: 786.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.68 : 2,084.80 = 524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.68/2,084.80 = 524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.68x = 2,084.80 × 524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.68x = 1,092,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,435.20/1,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.11

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