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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.76, 1,920.24 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.76, 1,920.24 and 868.32 is: 1,198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.76 : 1,920.24 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.76/1,920.24 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.76x = 1,920.24 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.76x = 1,667,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,382.80/1,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.04

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