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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.63, 2,086.95 and 923.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.63, 2,086.95 and 923.34 is: 1,383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.63 : 2,086.95 = 923.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.63/2,086.95 = 923.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.63x = 2,086.95 × 923.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.63x = 1,926,964.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,964.41/1,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.69

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