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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.26, 1,921.94 and 868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.26, 1,921.94 and 868.92 is: 1,198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.26 : 1,921.94 = 868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.26/1,921.94 = 868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.26x = 1,921.94 × 868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.26x = 1,670,012.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,012.10/1,393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.64

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