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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.54, 1,920.41 and 893.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.54, 1,920.41 and 893.84 is: 1,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.54 : 1,920.41 = 893.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.54/1,920.41 = 893.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.54x = 1,920.41 × 893.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.54x = 1,716,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,525.20/1,391.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.55

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