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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.61, 1,916.99 and 1,058.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.61, 1,916.99 and 1,058.45 is: 1,459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.61 : 1,916.99 = 1,058.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.61/1,916.99 = 1,058.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.61x = 1,916.99 × 1,058.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.61x = 2,029,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,042.86/1,390.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.11

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