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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.71, 1,919.17 and 893.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.71, 1,919.17 and 893.54 is: 1,233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.71 : 1,919.17 = 893.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.71/1,919.17 = 893.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.71x = 1,919.17 × 893.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.71x = 1,714,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,855.16/1,390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.08

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