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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.80, 2,090.70 and 1,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.80, 2,090.70 and 1,242.60 is: 1,863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.80 : 2,090.70 = 1,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.80/2,090.70 = 1,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.80x = 2,090.70 × 1,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.80x = 2,597,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,903.82/1,393.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.90

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