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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.56, 1,918.90 and 761.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.56, 1,918.90 and 761.07 is: 1,050.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.56 : 1,918.90 = 761.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.56/1,918.90 = 761.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.56x = 1,918.90 × 761.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.56x = 1,460,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,425.37/1,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.25

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