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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.48, 1,919 and 769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.48, 1,919 and 769.52 is: 1,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.48 : 1,919 = 769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.48/1,919 = 769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.48x = 1,919 × 769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.48x = 1,476,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,708.88/1,390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.01

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