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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.51, 1,919.50 and 867.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.51, 1,919.50 and 867.85 is: 1,197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.51 : 1,919.50 = 867.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.51/1,919.50 = 867.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.51x = 1,919.50 × 867.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.51x = 1,665,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,831.11/1,391.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.14

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