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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.87, 1,920.75 and 770.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.87, 1,920.75 and 770.87 is: 1,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.87 : 1,920.75 = 770.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.87/1,920.75 = 770.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.87x = 1,920.75 × 770.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.87x = 1,480,648.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,648.55/1,391.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.78

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