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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.35, 1,920.54 and 894.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.35, 1,920.54 and 894.20 is: 1,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.35 : 1,920.54 = 894.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.35/1,920.54 = 894.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.35x = 1,920.54 × 894.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.35x = 1,717,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,346.87/1,392.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.42

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