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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.97, 2,090.84 and 745.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.97, 2,090.84 and 745.53 is: 1,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.97 : 2,090.84 = 745.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.97/2,090.84 = 745.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.97x = 2,090.84 × 745.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.97x = 1,558,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,780.22/1,394.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.43

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