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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.20, 1,920.52 and 867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.20, 1,920.52 and 867.40 is: 1,197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.20 : 1,920.52 = 867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.20/1,920.52 = 867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.20x = 1,920.52 × 867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.20x = 1,665,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,859.05/1,391.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.43

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