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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.61, 1,920.35 and 794.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.61, 1,920.35 and 794.12 is: 1,095.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.61 : 1,920.35 = 794.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.61/1,920.35 = 794.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.61x = 1,920.35 × 794.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.61x = 1,524,974.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,974.77/1,391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.83

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