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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.55, 2,093.94 and 1,027.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.55, 2,093.94 and 1,027.89 is: 1,547.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.55 : 2,093.94 = 1,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.55/2,093.94 = 1,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.55x = 2,093.94 × 1,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.55x = 2,152,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,339.99/1,390.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.84

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