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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.91, 1,919.39 and 761.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.91, 1,919.39 and 761.41 is: 1,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.91 : 1,919.39 = 761.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.91/1,919.39 = 761.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.91x = 1,919.39 × 761.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.91x = 1,461,434.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,434.13/1,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.70

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