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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.82, 1,919.62 and 894.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.82, 1,919.62 and 894.50 is: 1,233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.82 : 1,919.62 = 894.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.82/1,919.62 = 894.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.82x = 1,919.62 × 894.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.82x = 1,717,093.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,093.05/1,391.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.71

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