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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.48, 2,085.70 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.48, 2,085.70 and 350.48 is: 525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.48 : 2,085.70 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.48/2,085.70 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.48x = 2,085.70 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.48x = 730,996.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,996.14/1,390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.71

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