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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.93, 2,084.71 and 524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.93, 2,084.71 and 524.13 is: 786.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.93 : 2,084.71 = 524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.93/2,084.71 = 524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.93x = 2,084.71 × 524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.93x = 1,092,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,659.05/1,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.13

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