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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.16, 1,922.54 and 1,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.16, 1,922.54 and 1,158.20 is: 1,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.16 : 1,922.54 = 1,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.16/1,922.54 = 1,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.16x = 1,922.54 × 1,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.16x = 2,226,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,685.83/1,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.60

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