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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.70, 1,921.20 and 1,129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.70, 1,921.20 and 1,129.26 is: 1,558.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.70 : 1,921.20 = 1,129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.70/1,921.20 = 1,129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.70x = 1,921.20 × 1,129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.70x = 2,169,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,534.31/1,391.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.91

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