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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.60, 1,920.55 and 824.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.60, 1,920.55 and 824.77 is: 1,138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.60 : 1,920.55 = 824.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.60/1,920.55 = 824.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.60x = 1,920.55 × 824.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.60x = 1,584,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,015.46/1,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.27

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