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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.29, 1,918.94 and 866.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.29, 1,918.94 and 866.13 is: 1,195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.29 : 1,918.94 = 866.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.29/1,918.94 = 866.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.29x = 1,918.94 × 866.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.29x = 1,662,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,047.17/1,390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.47

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