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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.53, 1,918.97 and 761.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.53, 1,918.97 and 761.09 is: 1,050.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.53 : 1,918.97 = 761.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.53/1,918.97 = 761.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.53x = 1,918.97 × 761.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.53x = 1,460,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,495.48/1,390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.32

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