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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.16, 1,919.97 and 793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.16, 1,919.97 and 793.80 is: 1,095.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.16 : 1,919.97 = 793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.16/1,919.97 = 793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.16x = 1,919.97 × 793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.16x = 1,524,072.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,072.19/1,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.54

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