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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.79, 1,921.47 and 895.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.79, 1,921.47 and 895.72 is: 1,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.79 : 1,921.47 = 895.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.79/1,921.47 = 895.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.79x = 1,921.47 × 895.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.79x = 1,721,099.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,099.11/1,392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.72

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