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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.12, 1,922.97 and 895.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.12, 1,922.97 and 895.78 is: 1,236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.12 : 1,922.97 = 895.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.12/1,922.97 = 895.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.12x = 1,922.97 × 895.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.12x = 1,722,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,558.07/1,393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.48

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