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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.04, 1,918.03 and 892.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.04, 1,918.03 and 892.58 is: 1,231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.04 : 1,918.03 = 892.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.04/1,918.03 = 892.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.04x = 1,918.03 × 892.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.04x = 1,711,995.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,995.22/1,390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.62

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