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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.37, 1,920.30 and 867.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.37, 1,920.30 and 867.57 is: 1,197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.37 : 1,920.30 = 867.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.37/1,920.30 = 867.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.37x = 1,920.30 × 867.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.37x = 1,665,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,994.67/1,391.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.38

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