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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.73, 1,920.30 and 894.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.73, 1,920.30 and 894.30 is: 1,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.73 : 1,920.30 = 894.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.73/1,920.30 = 894.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.73x = 1,920.30 × 894.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.73x = 1,717,324.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,324.29/1,391.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.95

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