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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.98, 2,084.97 and 568.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.98, 2,084.97 and 568.25 is: 852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.98 : 2,084.97 = 568.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.98/2,084.97 = 568.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.98x = 2,084.97 × 568.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.98x = 1,184,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,781.36/1,389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.38

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