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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.27, 1,918.53 and 760.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.27, 1,918.53 and 760.80 is: 1,049.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.27 : 1,918.53 = 760.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.27/1,918.53 = 760.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.27x = 1,918.53 × 760.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.27x = 1,459,617.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,617.62/1,390.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.88

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