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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.31, 2,085.89 and 805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.31, 2,085.89 and 805.18 is: 1,208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.31 : 2,085.89 = 805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.31/2,085.89 = 805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.31x = 2,085.89 × 805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.31x = 1,679,507.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,507.67/1,390.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.01

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