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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.93, 2,073.11 and 1,172.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.93, 2,073.11 and 1,172.00 is: 1,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.93 : 2,073.11 = 1,172.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.93/2,073.11 = 1,172.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.93x = 2,073.11 × 1,172.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.93x = 2,429,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,677.48/1,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.06

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