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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.36, 1,915.74 and 1,075.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.36, 1,915.74 and 1,075.68 is: 1,482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.36 : 1,915.74 = 1,075.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.36/1,915.74 = 1,075.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.36x = 1,915.74 × 1,075.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.36x = 2,060,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,723.20/1,390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.15

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