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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.46, 1,921.17 and 895.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.46, 1,921.17 and 895.68 is: 1,235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.46 : 1,921.17 = 895.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.46/1,921.17 = 895.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.46x = 1,921.17 × 895.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.46x = 1,720,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,753.55/1,392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.77

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