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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.81, 1,921.59 and 895.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.81, 1,921.59 and 895.74 is: 1,235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.81 : 1,921.59 = 895.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.81/1,921.59 = 895.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.81x = 1,921.59 × 895.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.81x = 1,721,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,237.82/1,392.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.81

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