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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.98, 1,919.76 and 860.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.98, 1,919.76 and 860.16 is: 1,187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.98 : 1,919.76 = 860.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.98/1,919.76 = 860.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.98x = 1,919.76 × 860.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.98x = 1,651,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,300.76/1,390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.15

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