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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.74, 2,080.80 and 929.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.74, 2,080.80 and 929.58 is: 1,390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.74 : 2,080.80 = 929.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.74/2,080.80 = 929.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.74x = 2,080.80 × 929.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.74x = 1,934,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,270.06/1,390.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.82

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