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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.65, 1,920.51 and 794.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.65, 1,920.51 and 794.27 is: 1,096.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.65 : 1,920.51 = 794.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.65/1,920.51 = 794.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.65x = 1,920.51 × 794.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.65x = 1,525,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,408.28/1,391.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.12

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