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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.58, 1,920.78 and 832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.58, 1,920.78 and 832.23 is: 1,148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.58 : 1,920.78 = 832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.58/1,920.78 = 832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.58x = 1,920.78 × 832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.58x = 1,598,530.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,530.74/1,391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.72

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