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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.03, 1,917.74 and 1,141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.03, 1,917.74 and 1,141.29 is: 1,574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.03 : 1,917.74 = 1,141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.03/1,917.74 = 1,141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.03x = 1,917.74 × 1,141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.03x = 2,188,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,700.34/1,390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.57

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