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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.36, 2,082.16 and 901.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.36, 2,082.16 and 901.93 is: 1,350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.36 : 2,082.16 = 901.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.36/2,082.16 = 901.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.36x = 2,082.16 × 901.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.36x = 1,877,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,962.57/1,390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.70

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