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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.33, 1,918.19 and 830.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.33, 1,918.19 and 830.89 is: 1,146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.33 : 1,918.19 = 830.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.33/1,918.19 = 830.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.33x = 1,918.19 × 830.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.33x = 1,593,804.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,804.89/1,390.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.35

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