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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.88, 1,919.68 and 918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.88, 1,919.68 and 918.80 is: 1,268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.88 : 1,919.68 = 918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.88/1,919.68 = 918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.88x = 1,919.68 × 918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.88x = 1,763,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,801.98/1,390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.12

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