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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.80, 2,075.09 and 1,129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.80, 2,075.09 and 1,129.96 is: 1,687.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.80 : 2,075.09 = 1,129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.80/2,075.09 = 1,129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.80x = 2,075.09 × 1,129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.80x = 2,344,768.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,768.70/1,389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.13

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