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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.73, 2,090.88 and 1,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.73, 2,090.88 and 1,118.72 is: 1,681.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.73 : 2,090.88 = 1,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.73/2,090.88 = 1,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.73x = 2,090.88 × 1,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.73x = 2,339,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,114.50/1,390.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.94

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