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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.42, 2,086.25 and 732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.42, 2,086.25 and 732.14 is: 1,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.42 : 2,086.25 = 732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.42/2,086.25 = 732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.42x = 2,086.25 × 732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.42x = 1,527,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,424.92/1,390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.53

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