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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.08, 1,921.92 and 894.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.08, 1,921.92 and 894.92 is: 1,235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.08 : 1,921.92 = 894.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.08/1,921.92 = 894.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.08x = 1,921.92 × 894.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.08x = 1,719,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,964.65/1,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.54

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