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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.52, 1,918.97 and 761.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.52, 1,918.97 and 761.01 is: 1,050.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.52 : 1,918.97 = 761.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.52/1,918.97 = 761.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.52x = 1,918.97 × 761.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.52x = 1,460,355.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,355.36/1,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.22

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