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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.84, 2,086.08 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.84, 2,086.08 and 364.84 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.84 : 2,086.08 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.84/2,086.08 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.84x = 2,086.08 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.84x = 761,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,085.43/1,390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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