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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.26, 1,916.78 and 791.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.26, 1,916.78 and 791.76 is: 1,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.26 : 1,916.78 = 791.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.26/1,916.78 = 791.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.26x = 1,916.78 × 791.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.26x = 1,517,629.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,629.73/1,389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.40

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