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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.16, 1,921.20 and 1,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.16, 1,921.20 and 1,183.10 is: 1,631.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.16 : 1,921.20 = 1,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.16/1,921.20 = 1,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.16x = 1,921.20 × 1,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.16x = 2,272,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,971.72/1,393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.52

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