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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.01, 1,917.59 and 892.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.01, 1,917.59 and 892.49 is: 1,231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.01 : 1,917.59 = 892.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.01/1,917.59 = 892.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.01x = 1,917.59 × 892.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.01x = 1,711,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,415.85/1,390.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.23

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