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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.71, 2,084.87 and 524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.71, 2,084.87 and 524.01 is: 786.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.71 : 2,084.87 = 524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.71/2,084.87 = 524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.71x = 2,084.87 × 524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.71x = 1,092,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,490.11/1,389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.13

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