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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.06, 2,084.82 and 951.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.06, 2,084.82 and 951.04 is: 1,426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.06 : 2,084.82 = 951.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.06/2,084.82 = 951.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.06x = 2,084.82 × 951.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.06x = 1,982,747.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,747.21/1,390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.38

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