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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.22, 2,089.85 and 745.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.22, 2,089.85 and 745.22 is: 1,117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.22 : 2,089.85 = 745.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.22/2,089.85 = 745.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.22x = 2,089.85 × 745.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.22x = 1,557,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,399.52/1,393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.84

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