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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.13, 1,918.38 and 760.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.13, 1,918.38 and 760.66 is: 1,049.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.13 : 1,918.38 = 760.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.13/1,918.38 = 760.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.13x = 1,918.38 × 760.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.13x = 1,459,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,234.93/1,390.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.71

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