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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.96, 1,921.61 and 1,076.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.96, 1,921.61 and 1,076.51 is: 1,486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.96 : 1,921.61 = 1,076.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.96/1,921.61 = 1,076.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.96x = 1,921.61 × 1,076.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.96x = 2,068,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,639.88/1,391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.13

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