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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.44, 2,085.12 and 740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.44, 2,085.12 and 740.76 is: 1,110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.44 : 2,085.12 = 740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.44/2,085.12 = 740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.44x = 2,085.12 × 740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.44x = 1,544,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,573.49/1,390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.85

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