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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.06, 1,919.67 and 770.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.06, 1,919.67 and 770.06 is: 1,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.06 : 1,919.67 = 770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.06/1,919.67 = 770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.06x = 1,919.67 × 770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.06x = 1,478,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,262.99/1,391.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.69

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