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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.24, 2,086.86 and 1,322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.24, 2,086.86 and 1,322.04 is: 1,983.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.24 : 2,086.86 = 1,322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.24/2,086.86 = 1,322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.24x = 2,086.86 × 1,322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.24x = 2,758,912.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,912.39/1,391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.06

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