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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.74, 2,089.06 and 1,118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.74, 2,089.06 and 1,118.84 is: 1,681.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.74 : 2,089.06 = 1,118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.74/2,089.06 = 1,118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.74x = 2,089.06 × 1,118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.74x = 2,337,323.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,323.89/1,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.84

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