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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.48, 1,919.70 and 919.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.48, 1,919.70 and 919.45 is: 1,268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.48 : 1,919.70 = 919.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.48/1,919.70 = 919.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.48x = 1,919.70 × 919.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.48x = 1,765,070.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,070.56/1,391.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.49

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