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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.26, 1,922.62 and 895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.26, 1,922.62 and 895.76 is: 1,236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.26 : 1,922.62 = 895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.26/1,922.62 = 895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.26x = 1,922.62 × 895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.26x = 1,722,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,201.61/1,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.98

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