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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.91, 2,087.35 and 1,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.91, 2,087.35 and 1,026.68 is: 1,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.91 : 2,087.35 = 1,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.91/2,087.35 = 1,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.91x = 2,087.35 × 1,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.91x = 2,143,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,027.49/1,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.74

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