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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.08, 2,086.08 and 741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.08, 2,086.08 and 741.46 is: 1,111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.08 : 2,086.08 = 741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.08/2,086.08 = 741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.08x = 2,086.08 × 741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.08x = 1,546,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,744.88/1,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.90

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