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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.09, 1,918.33 and 866.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.09, 1,918.33 and 866.13 is: 1,195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.09 : 1,918.33 = 866.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.09/1,918.33 = 866.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.09x = 1,918.33 × 866.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.09x = 1,661,523.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,523.16/1,390.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.26

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