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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.56, 1,920.24 and 770.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.56, 1,920.24 and 770.56 is: 1,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.56 : 1,920.24 = 770.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.56/1,920.24 = 770.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.56x = 1,920.24 × 770.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.56x = 1,479,660.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,660.13/1,391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.31

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