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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.29, 2,089.01 and 874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.29, 2,089.01 and 874.56 is: 1,313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.29 : 2,089.01 = 874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.29/2,089.01 = 874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.29x = 2,089.01 × 874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.29x = 1,826,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,964.59/1,391.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.14

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