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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.95, 2,083.71 and 1,312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.95, 2,083.71 and 1,312.59 is: 1,967.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.95 : 2,083.71 = 1,312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.95/2,083.71 = 1,312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.95x = 2,083.71 × 1,312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.95x = 2,735,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,056.91/1,389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.74

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