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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.67, 1,919.95 and 894.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.67, 1,919.95 and 894.23 is: 1,233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.67 : 1,919.95 = 894.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.67/1,919.95 = 894.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.67x = 1,919.95 × 894.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.67x = 1,716,862.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,862.82/1,391.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.68

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