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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.69, 1,918.95 and 793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.69, 1,918.95 and 793.09 is: 1,094.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.69 : 1,918.95 = 793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.69/1,918.95 = 793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.69x = 1,918.95 × 793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.69x = 1,521,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,892.03/1,390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.34

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