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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.84, 2,087.14 and 742.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.84, 2,087.14 and 742.44 is: 1,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.84 : 2,087.14 = 742.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.84/2,087.14 = 742.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.84x = 2,087.14 × 742.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.84x = 1,549,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,576.22/1,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.33

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