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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.40, 1,920.94 and 869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.40, 1,920.94 and 869.08 is: 1,198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.40 : 1,920.94 = 869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.40/1,920.94 = 869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.40x = 1,920.94 × 869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.40x = 1,669,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,450.54/1,393.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.11

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