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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.38, 1,919.14 and 831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.38, 1,919.14 and 831.24 is: 1,147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.38 : 1,919.14 = 831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.38/1,919.14 = 831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.38x = 1,919.14 × 831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.38x = 1,595,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,265.93/1,390.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.36

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