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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.57, 1,919.27 and 894.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.57, 1,919.27 and 894.25 is: 1,233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.57 : 1,919.27 = 894.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.57/1,919.27 = 894.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.57x = 1,919.27 × 894.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.57x = 1,716,304.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,304.63/1,391.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.36

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