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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.44, 1,919.28 and 919.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.44, 1,919.28 and 919.12 is: 1,267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.44 : 1,919.28 = 919.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.44/1,919.28 = 919.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.44x = 1,919.28 × 919.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.44x = 1,764,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,048.63/1,391.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.79

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