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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.16, 1,919.86 and 761.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.16, 1,919.86 and 761.71 is: 1,051.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.16 : 1,919.86 = 761.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.16/1,919.86 = 761.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.16x = 1,919.86 × 761.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.16x = 1,462,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,376.56/1,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.19

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