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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.98, 2,090.05 and 875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.98, 2,090.05 and 875.26 is: 1,314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.98 : 2,090.05 = 875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.98/2,090.05 = 875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.98x = 2,090.05 × 875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.98x = 1,829,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,329.75/1,391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.19

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