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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.51, 1,921.44 and 895.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.51, 1,921.44 and 895.06 is: 1,235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.51 : 1,921.44 = 895.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.51/1,921.44 = 895.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.51x = 1,921.44 × 895.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.51x = 1,719,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,794.00/1,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.03

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