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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.72, 2,084.54 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.72, 2,084.54 and 349.72 is: 524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.72 : 2,084.54 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.72/2,084.54 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.72x = 2,084.54 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.72x = 729,005.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,005.33/1,389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.57

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