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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.03, 1,919.63 and 785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.03, 1,919.63 and 785.38 is: 1,083.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.03 : 1,919.63 = 785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.03/1,919.63 = 785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.03x = 1,919.63 × 785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.03x = 1,507,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,636.17/1,391.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.83

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