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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.34, 2,093.79 and 739.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.34, 2,093.79 and 739.19 is: 1,107.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.34 : 2,093.79 = 739.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.34/2,093.79 = 739.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.34x = 2,093.79 × 739.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.34x = 1,547,708.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,708.63/1,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.61

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