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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.70, 2,089.41 and 875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.70, 2,089.41 and 875.30 is: 1,311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.70 : 2,089.41 = 875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.70/2,089.41 = 875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.70x = 2,089.41 × 875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.70x = 1,828,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,850.13/1,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.29

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