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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.88, 2,084.75 and 524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.88, 2,084.75 and 524.13 is: 786.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.88 : 2,084.75 = 524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.88/2,084.75 = 524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.88x = 2,084.75 × 524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.88x = 1,092,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,680.02/1,389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.17

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