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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.95, 2,089.63 and 839.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.95, 2,089.63 and 839.35 is: 1,257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.95 : 2,089.63 = 839.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.95/2,089.63 = 839.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.95x = 2,089.63 × 839.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.95x = 1,753,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,923.62/1,394.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.34

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