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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.48, 1,918.68 and 769.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.48, 1,918.68 and 769.48 is: 1,061.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.48 : 1,918.68 = 769.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.48/1,918.68 = 769.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.48x = 1,918.68 × 769.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.48x = 1,476,385.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,385.89/1,390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.78

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