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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.87, 1,916.43 and 1,076.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.87, 1,916.43 and 1,076.19 is: 1,482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.87 : 1,916.43 = 1,076.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.87/1,916.43 = 1,076.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.87x = 1,916.43 × 1,076.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.87x = 2,062,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,442.80/1,390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.84

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