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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.91, 1,921.67 and 895.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.91, 1,921.67 and 895.48 is: 1,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.91 : 1,921.67 = 895.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.91/1,921.67 = 895.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.91x = 1,921.67 × 895.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.91x = 1,720,817.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,817.05/1,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.41

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