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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.11, 1,918.18 and 792.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.11, 1,918.18 and 792.67 is: 1,093.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.11 : 1,918.18 = 792.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.11/1,918.18 = 792.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.11x = 1,918.18 × 792.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.11x = 1,520,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,491.62/1,390.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.79

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