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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.46, 1,918.73 and 760.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.46, 1,918.73 and 760.97 is: 1,050.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.46 : 1,918.73 = 760.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.46/1,918.73 = 760.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.46x = 1,918.73 × 760.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.46x = 1,460,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,106.44/1,390.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.09

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