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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.07, 1,922.40 and 1,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.07, 1,922.40 and 1,243.44 is: 1,718.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.07 : 1,922.40 = 1,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.07/1,922.40 = 1,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.07x = 1,922.40 × 1,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.07x = 2,390,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,389.06/1,391.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.38

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