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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.40, 1,918.43 and 831.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.40, 1,918.43 and 831.05 is: 1,146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.40 : 1,918.43 = 831.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.40/1,918.43 = 831.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.40x = 1,918.43 × 831.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.40x = 1,594,318.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,318.13/1,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.66

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