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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.89, 1,920.81 and 770.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.89, 1,920.81 and 770.89 is: 1,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.89 : 1,920.81 = 770.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.89/1,920.81 = 770.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.89x = 1,920.81 × 770.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.89x = 1,480,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,733.22/1,391.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.83

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