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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.40, 1,922.64 and 895.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.40, 1,922.64 and 895.93 is: 1,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.40 : 1,922.64 = 895.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.40/1,922.64 = 895.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.40x = 1,922.64 × 895.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.40x = 1,722,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,541.24/1,393.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.21

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