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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.02, 1,917.30 and 891.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.02, 1,917.30 and 891.87 is: 1,230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.02 : 1,917.30 = 891.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.02/1,917.30 = 891.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.02x = 1,917.30 × 891.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.02x = 1,709,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,982.35/1,390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.19

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