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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.32, 2,084.86 and 765.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.32, 2,084.86 and 765.21 is: 1,147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.32 : 2,084.86 = 765.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.32/2,084.86 = 765.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.32x = 2,084.86 × 765.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.32x = 1,595,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,355.72/1,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.47

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