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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.88, 1,919.88 and 893.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.88, 1,919.88 and 893.73 is: 1,232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.88 : 1,919.88 = 893.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.88/1,919.88 = 893.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.88x = 1,919.88 × 893.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.88x = 1,715,854.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,854.35/1,391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.76

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