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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.76, 2,082.22 and 999.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.76, 2,082.22 and 999.36 is: 1,496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.76 : 2,082.22 = 999.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.76/2,082.22 = 999.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.76x = 2,082.22 × 999.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.76x = 2,080,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,887.38/1,390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.22

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