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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.75, 2,081.88 and 1,043.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.75, 2,081.88 and 1,043.49 is: 1,563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.75 : 2,081.88 = 1,043.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.75/2,081.88 = 1,043.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.75x = 2,081.88 × 1,043.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.75x = 2,172,420.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,420.96/1,389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.17

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