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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.58, 1,910.15 and 1,230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.58, 1,910.15 and 1,230.69 is: 1,689.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.58 : 1,910.15 = 1,230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.58/1,910.15 = 1,230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.58x = 1,910.15 × 1,230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.58x = 2,350,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,802.50/1,391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.30

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