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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.76, 1,908.42 and 1,345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.76, 1,908.42 and 1,345.18 is: 1,844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.76 : 1,908.42 = 1,345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.76/1,908.42 = 1,345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.76x = 1,908.42 × 1,345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.76x = 2,567,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,168.42/1,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.55

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