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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.42, 1,920.12 and 770.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.42, 1,920.12 and 770.42 is: 1,063.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.42 : 1,920.12 = 770.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.42/1,920.12 = 770.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.42x = 1,920.12 × 770.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.42x = 1,479,298.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,298.85/1,391.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.16

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