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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.38, 1,920.57 and 894.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.38, 1,920.57 and 894.23 is: 1,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.38 : 1,920.57 = 894.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.38/1,920.57 = 894.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.38x = 1,920.57 × 894.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.38x = 1,717,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,431.31/1,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.45

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