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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.52, 2,086.36 and 610.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.52, 2,086.36 and 610.12 is: 915.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.52 : 2,086.36 = 610.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.52/2,086.36 = 610.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.52x = 2,086.36 × 610.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.52x = 1,272,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,931.49/1,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.44

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