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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.08, 2,085.71 and 609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.08, 2,085.71 and 609.68 is: 914.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.08 : 2,085.71 = 609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.08/2,085.71 = 609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.08x = 2,085.71 × 609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.08x = 1,271,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,615.67/1,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.78

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