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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.88, 2,086.08 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.88, 2,086.08 and 364.88 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.88 : 2,086.08 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.88/2,086.08 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.88x = 2,086.08 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.88x = 761,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,168.87/1,390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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