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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.12, 1,921.10 and 921.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.12, 1,921.10 and 921.30 is: 1,270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.12 : 1,921.10 = 921.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.12/1,921.10 = 921.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.12x = 1,921.10 × 921.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.12x = 1,769,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,909.43/1,393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.46

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