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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.55, 2,085.89 and 1,146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.55, 2,085.89 and 1,146.62 is: 1,719.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.55 : 2,085.89 = 1,146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.55/2,085.89 = 1,146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.55x = 2,085.89 × 1,146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.55x = 2,391,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,722.67/1,390.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.99

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