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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.10, 2,084.81 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.10, 2,084.81 and 402.71 is: 603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.10 : 2,084.81 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.10/2,084.81 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.10x = 2,084.81 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.10x = 839,561.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,561.40/1,390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.96

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