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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.86, 2,085.63 and 806.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.86, 2,085.63 and 806.00 is: 1,209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.86 : 2,085.63 = 806.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.86/2,085.63 = 806.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.86x = 2,085.63 × 806.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.86x = 1,681,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,020.59/1,389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.49

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