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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.59, 1,919.76 and 886.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.59, 1,919.76 and 886.95 is: 1,224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.59 : 1,919.76 = 886.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.59/1,919.76 = 886.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.59x = 1,919.76 × 886.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.59x = 1,702,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,731.13/1,390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.47

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