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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.81, 2,084.72 and 415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.81, 2,084.72 and 415.89 is: 623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.81 : 2,084.72 = 415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.81/2,084.72 = 415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.81x = 2,084.72 × 415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.81x = 867,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,014.20/1,389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.84

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