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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.86, 1,919.46 and 769.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.86, 1,919.46 and 769.86 is: 1,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.86 : 1,919.46 = 769.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.86/1,919.46 = 769.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.86x = 1,919.46 × 769.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.86x = 1,477,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,715.48/1,390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.45

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