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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.70, 1,919.40 and 893.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.70, 1,919.40 and 893.45 is: 1,233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.70 : 1,919.40 = 893.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.70/1,919.40 = 893.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.70x = 1,919.40 × 893.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.70x = 1,714,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,887.93/1,390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.11

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