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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.21, 2,086.74 and 931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.21, 2,086.74 and 931.20 is: 1,397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.21 : 2,086.74 = 931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.21/2,086.74 = 931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.21x = 2,086.74 × 931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.21x = 1,943,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,167.95/1,390.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.75

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