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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.30, 1,918.55 and 792.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.30, 1,918.55 and 792.65 is: 1,093.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.30 : 1,918.55 = 792.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.30/1,918.55 = 792.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.30x = 1,918.55 × 792.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.30x = 1,520,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,745.44/1,390.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.83

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