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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.26, 2,085.06 and 1,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.26, 2,085.06 and 1,042.40 is: 1,563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.26 : 2,085.06 = 1,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.26/2,085.06 = 1,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.26x = 2,085.06 × 1,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.26x = 2,173,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,466.54/1,390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.35

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