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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.43, 1,920.17 and 761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.43, 1,920.17 and 761.96 is: 1,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.43 : 1,920.17 = 761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.43/1,920.17 = 761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.43x = 1,920.17 × 761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.43x = 1,463,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,082.18/1,391.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.50

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