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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.35, 1,921.92 and 895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.35, 1,921.92 and 895.20 is: 1,234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.35 : 1,921.92 = 895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.35/1,921.92 = 895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.35x = 1,921.92 × 895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.35x = 1,720,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,502.78/1,393.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.80

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