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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.87, 2,085.59 and 1,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.87, 2,085.59 and 1,130.60 is: 1,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.87 : 2,085.59 = 1,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.87/2,085.59 = 1,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.87x = 2,085.59 × 1,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.87x = 2,357,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,957.63/1,391.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.10

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