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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.11, 2,087.22 and 775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.11, 2,087.22 and 775.02 is: 1,163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.11 : 2,087.22 = 775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.11/2,087.22 = 775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.11x = 2,087.22 × 775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.11x = 1,617,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,631.88/1,390.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.67

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