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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.54, 2,086.62 and 1,000.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.54, 2,086.62 and 1,000.12 is: 1,500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.54 : 2,086.62 = 1,000.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.54/2,086.62 = 1,000.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.54x = 2,086.62 × 1,000.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.54x = 2,086,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,870.39/1,390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.76

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