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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.08, 1,918.82 and 894.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.08, 1,918.82 and 894.36 is: 1,233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.08 : 1,918.82 = 894.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.08/1,918.82 = 894.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.08x = 1,918.82 × 894.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.08x = 1,716,115.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,115.86/1,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.66

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