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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.33, 1,918.69 and 830.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.33, 1,918.69 and 830.70 is: 1,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.33 : 1,918.69 = 830.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.33/1,918.69 = 830.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.33x = 1,918.69 × 830.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.33x = 1,593,853.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,853.71/1,390.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.38

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