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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.46, 1,918.40 and 1,155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.46, 1,918.40 and 1,155.62 is: 1,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.46 : 1,918.40 = 1,155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.46/1,918.40 = 1,155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.46x = 1,918.40 × 1,155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.46x = 2,216,926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,926.04/1,391.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.24

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