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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.64, 2,086.43 and 1,197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.64, 2,086.43 and 1,197.45 is: 1,796.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.64 : 2,086.43 = 1,197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.64/2,086.43 = 1,197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.64x = 2,086.43 × 1,197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.64x = 2,498,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,389.62/1,390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.58

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