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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.28, 1,919.94 and 770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.28, 1,919.94 and 770.28 is: 1,062.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.28 : 1,919.94 = 770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.28/1,919.94 = 770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.28x = 1,919.94 × 770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.28x = 1,478,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,891.38/1,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.97

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