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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.78, 2,085.48 and 620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.78, 2,085.48 and 620.28 is: 930.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.78 : 2,085.48 = 620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.78/2,085.48 = 620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.78x = 2,085.48 × 620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.78x = 1,293,581.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,581.53/1,389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.78

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