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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.41, 1,919.60 and 893.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.41, 1,919.60 and 893.98 is: 1,233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.41 : 1,919.60 = 893.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.41/1,919.60 = 893.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.41x = 1,919.60 × 893.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.41x = 1,716,084.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,084.01/1,391.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.34

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