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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.90, 1,921.56 and 895.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.90, 1,921.56 and 895.38 is: 1,235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.90 : 1,921.56 = 895.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.90/1,921.56 = 895.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.90x = 1,921.56 × 895.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.90x = 1,720,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,526.39/1,392.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.21

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