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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.70, 1,919.79 and 943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.70, 1,919.79 and 943.13 is: 1,301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.70 : 1,919.79 = 943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.70/1,919.79 = 943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.70x = 1,919.79 × 943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.70x = 1,810,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,601.94/1,390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.94

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