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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.14, 1,917.18 and 892.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.14, 1,917.18 and 892.62 is: 1,231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.14 : 1,917.18 = 892.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.14/1,917.18 = 892.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.14x = 1,917.18 × 892.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.14x = 1,711,313.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,313.21/1,390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.04

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