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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.51, 1,919.37 and 893.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.51, 1,919.37 and 893.36 is: 1,232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.51 : 1,919.37 = 893.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.51/1,919.37 = 893.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.51x = 1,919.37 × 893.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.51x = 1,714,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,678.79/1,391.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.25

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