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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.91, 2,086.35 and 350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.91, 2,086.35 and 350.91 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.91 : 2,086.35 = 350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.91/2,086.35 = 350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.91x = 2,086.35 × 350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.91x = 732,114.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,114.99/1,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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