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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.46, 1,928.98 and 1,317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.46, 1,928.98 and 1,317.48 is: 1,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.46 : 1,928.98 = 1,317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.46/1,928.98 = 1,317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.46x = 1,928.98 × 1,317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.46x = 2,541,392.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,392.57/1,391.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.42

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