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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.74, 2,089.53 and 899.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.74, 2,089.53 and 899.64 is: 1,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.74 : 2,089.53 = 899.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.74/2,089.53 = 899.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.74x = 2,089.53 × 899.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.74x = 1,879,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,824.77/1,393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.76

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