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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.48, 1,919.82 and 839.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.48, 1,919.82 and 839.48 is: 1,158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.48 : 1,919.82 = 839.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.48/1,919.82 = 839.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.48x = 1,919.82 × 839.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.48x = 1,611,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,650.49/1,391.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.23

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