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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.96, 1,922 and 895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.96, 1,922 and 895.52 is: 1,235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.96 : 1,922 = 895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.96/1,922 = 895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.96x = 1,922 × 895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.96x = 1,721,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,189.44/1,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.63

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