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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.69, 2,089.42 and 700.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.69, 2,089.42 and 700.54 is: 1,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.69 : 2,089.42 = 700.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.69/2,089.42 = 700.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.69x = 2,089.42 × 700.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.69x = 1,463,722.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,722.29/1,394.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.50

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