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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.79, 2,090.64 and 875.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.79, 2,090.64 and 875.16 is: 1,311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.79 : 2,090.64 = 875.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.79/2,090.64 = 875.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.79x = 2,090.64 × 875.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.79x = 1,829,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,644.50/1,394.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.77

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