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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.96, 2,084.90 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.96, 2,084.90 and 363.96 is: 545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.96 : 2,084.90 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.96/2,084.90 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.96x = 2,084.90 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.96x = 758,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,818.38/1,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.93

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