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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.38, 2,088.32 and 612.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.38, 2,088.32 and 612.58 is: 919.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.38 : 2,088.32 = 612.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.38/2,088.32 = 612.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.38x = 2,088.32 × 612.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.38x = 1,279,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,263.07/1,391.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.42

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