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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.29, 1,922.17 and 921.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.29, 1,922.17 and 921.43 is: 1,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.29 : 1,922.17 = 921.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.29/1,922.17 = 921.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.29x = 1,922.17 × 921.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.29x = 1,771,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,145.10/1,393.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.20

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