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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.38, 1,921.95 and 895.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.38, 1,921.95 and 895.23 is: 1,234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.38 : 1,921.95 = 895.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.38/1,921.95 = 895.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.38x = 1,921.95 × 895.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.38x = 1,720,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,587.30/1,393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.83

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