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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.50, 1,918.89 and 769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.50, 1,918.89 and 769.50 is: 1,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.50 : 1,918.89 = 769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.50/1,918.89 = 769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.50x = 1,918.89 × 769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.50x = 1,476,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,585.86/1,390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.91

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