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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.83, 2,089.98 and 736.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.83, 2,089.98 and 736.67 is: 1,103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.83 : 2,089.98 = 736.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.83/2,089.98 = 736.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.83x = 2,089.98 × 736.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.83x = 1,539,630.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,630.79/1,394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.81

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