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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.31, 1,919.93 and 761.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.31, 1,919.93 and 761.83 is: 1,051.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.31 : 1,919.93 = 761.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.31/1,919.93 = 761.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.31x = 1,919.93 × 761.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.31x = 1,462,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,657.38/1,391.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.28

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