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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.97, 1,920.92 and 770.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.97, 1,920.92 and 770.97 is: 1,063.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.97 : 1,920.92 = 770.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.97/1,920.92 = 770.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.97x = 1,920.92 × 770.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.97x = 1,480,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,971.69/1,391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.94

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