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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.92, 2,084.55 and 774.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.92, 2,084.55 and 774.31 is: 1,160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.92 : 2,084.55 = 774.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.92/2,084.55 = 774.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.92x = 2,084.55 × 774.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.92x = 1,614,087.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,087.91/1,390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.45

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