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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.81, 1,920.87 and 832.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.81, 1,920.87 and 832.58 is: 1,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.81 : 1,920.87 = 832.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.81/1,920.87 = 832.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.81x = 1,920.87 × 832.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.81x = 1,599,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,277.94/1,391.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.06

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