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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.36, 1,918.06 and 976.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.36, 1,918.06 and 976.60 is: 1,347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.36 : 1,918.06 = 976.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.36/1,918.06 = 976.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.36x = 1,918.06 × 976.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.36x = 1,873,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,177.40/1,390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.26

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