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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391, 2,086.25 and 610.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391, 2,086.25 and 610.86 is: 916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391 : 2,086.25 = 610.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391/2,086.25 = 610.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391x = 2,086.25 × 610.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391x = 1,274,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,406.68/1,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.18

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