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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.67, 1,920.07 and 893.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.67, 1,920.07 and 893.42 is: 1,232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.67 : 1,920.07 = 893.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.67/1,920.07 = 893.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.67x = 1,920.07 × 893.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.67x = 1,715,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,428.94/1,391.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.64

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