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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.45, 1,920.51 and 867.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.45, 1,920.51 and 867.38 is: 1,197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.45 : 1,920.51 = 867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.45/1,920.51 = 867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.45x = 1,920.51 × 867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.45x = 1,665,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,802.36/1,391.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.17

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