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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.59, 2,089.67 and 736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.59, 2,089.67 and 736.44 is: 1,103.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.59 : 2,089.67 = 736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.59/2,089.67 = 736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.59x = 2,089.67 × 736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.59x = 1,538,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,918.12/1,394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.49

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