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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.23, 1,922.34 and 896.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.23, 1,922.34 and 896.04 is: 1,236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.23 : 1,922.34 = 896.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.23/1,922.34 = 896.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.23x = 1,922.34 × 896.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.23x = 1,722,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,493.53/1,393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.33

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