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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.23, 2,089.01 and 923.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.23, 2,089.01 and 923.39 is: 1,386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.23 : 2,089.01 = 923.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.23/2,089.01 = 923.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.23x = 2,089.01 × 923.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.23x = 1,928,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,970.94/1,391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.52

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