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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.04, 1,919.67 and 761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.04, 1,919.67 and 761.60 is: 1,051.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.04 : 1,919.67 = 761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.04/1,919.67 = 761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.04x = 1,919.67 × 761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.04x = 1,462,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,022.62/1,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.03

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