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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.38, 1,917.91 and 866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.38, 1,917.91 and 866.58 is: 1,195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.38 : 1,917.91 = 866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.38/1,917.91 = 866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.38x = 1,917.91 × 866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.38x = 1,662,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,022.45/1,390.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.37

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