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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.60, 2,085.90 and 1,171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.60, 2,085.90 and 1,171.90 is: 1,757.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.60 : 2,085.90 = 1,171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.60/2,085.90 = 1,171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.60x = 2,085.90 × 1,171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.60x = 2,444,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,466.21/1,390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.85

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