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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.87, 1,919.37 and 769.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.87, 1,919.37 and 769.87 is: 1,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.87 : 1,919.37 = 769.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.87/1,919.37 = 769.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.87x = 1,919.37 × 769.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.87x = 1,477,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,665.38/1,390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.40

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