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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.93, 1,919.35 and 831.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.93, 1,919.35 and 831.29 is: 1,147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.93 : 1,919.35 = 831.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.93/1,919.35 = 831.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.93x = 1,919.35 × 831.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.93x = 1,595,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,533.74/1,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.10

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