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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.46, 1,921.92 and 1,017.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.46, 1,921.92 and 1,017.90 is: 1,405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.46 : 1,921.92 = 1,017.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.46/1,921.92 = 1,017.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.46x = 1,921.92 × 1,017.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.46x = 1,956,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,322.37/1,391.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.95

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