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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.86, 1,991.23 and 1,392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.86, 1,991.23 and 1,392.34 is: 1,909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.86 : 1,991.23 = 1,392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.86/1,991.23 = 1,392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.86x = 1,991.23 × 1,392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.86x = 2,772,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,469.18/1,451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.60

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