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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.39, 1,919.58 and 867.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.39, 1,919.58 and 867.13 is: 1,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.39 : 1,919.58 = 867.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.39/1,919.58 = 867.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.39x = 1,919.58 × 867.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.39x = 1,664,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,525.41/1,390.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.16

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