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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.46, 2,086.01 and 610.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.46, 2,086.01 and 610.46 is: 915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.46 : 2,086.01 = 610.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.46/2,086.01 = 610.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.46x = 2,086.01 × 610.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.46x = 1,273,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,425.66/1,390.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.83

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