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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.29, 1,921.05 and 868.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.29, 1,921.05 and 868.41 is: 1,197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.29 : 1,921.05 = 868.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.29/1,921.05 = 868.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.29x = 1,921.05 × 868.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.29x = 1,668,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,259.03/1,393.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.35

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