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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.80, 1,918.62 and 919.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.80, 1,918.62 and 919.52 is: 1,268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.80 : 1,918.62 = 919.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.80/1,918.62 = 919.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.80x = 1,918.62 × 919.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.80x = 1,764,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,209.46/1,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.49

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