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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.92, 1,919.19 and 894.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.92, 1,919.19 and 894.58 is: 1,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.92 : 1,919.19 = 894.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.92/1,919.19 = 894.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.92x = 1,919.19 × 894.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.92x = 1,716,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,867.55/1,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.45

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