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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.30, 2,088.22 and 871.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.30, 2,088.22 and 871.24 is: 1,308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.30 : 2,088.22 = 871.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.30/2,088.22 = 871.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.30x = 2,088.22 × 871.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.30x = 1,819,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,340.79/1,390.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.60

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