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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.64, 1,918.68 and 830.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.64, 1,918.68 and 830.84 is: 1,146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.64 : 1,918.68 = 830.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.64/1,918.68 = 830.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.64x = 1,918.68 × 830.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.64x = 1,594,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,116.09/1,390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.32

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