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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.03, 1,921.10 and 894.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.03, 1,921.10 and 894.83 is: 1,234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.03 : 1,921.10 = 894.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.03/1,921.10 = 894.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.03x = 1,921.10 × 894.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.03x = 1,719,043.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,043.83/1,392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.92

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