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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.49, 1,920.01 and 832.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.49, 1,920.01 and 832.18 is: 1,148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.49 : 1,920.01 = 832.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.49/1,920.01 = 832.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.49x = 1,920.01 × 832.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.49x = 1,597,793.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,793.92/1,391.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.26

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