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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.49, 2,088.66 and 1,086.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.49, 2,088.66 and 1,086.72 is: 1,631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.49 : 2,088.66 = 1,086.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.49/2,088.66 = 1,086.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.49x = 2,088.66 × 1,086.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.49x = 2,269,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,788.60/1,391.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.19

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