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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.55, 1,919.21 and 998.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.55, 1,919.21 and 998.79 is: 1,377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.55 : 1,919.21 = 998.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.55/1,919.21 = 998.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.55x = 1,919.21 × 998.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.55x = 1,916,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,882.76/1,391.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.52

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