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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.93, 1,919.46 and 761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.93, 1,919.46 and 761.44 is: 1,050.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.93 : 1,919.46 = 761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.93/1,919.46 = 761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.93x = 1,919.46 × 761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.93x = 1,461,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,554.25/1,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.77

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