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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.69, 1,920.38 and 832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.69, 1,920.38 and 832.08 is: 1,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.69 : 1,920.38 = 832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.69/1,920.38 = 832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.69x = 1,920.38 × 832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.69x = 1,597,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,905.63/1,391.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.18

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