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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.41, 2,083.79 and 774.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.41, 2,083.79 and 774.41 is: 1,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.41 : 2,083.79 = 774.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.41/2,083.79 = 774.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.41x = 2,083.79 × 774.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.41x = 1,613,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,693.52/1,390.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.59

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