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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.43, 1,921.26 and 896.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.43, 1,921.26 and 896.09 is: 1,235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.43 : 1,921.26 = 896.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.43/1,921.26 = 896.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.43x = 1,921.26 × 896.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.43x = 1,721,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,612.27/1,393.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.53

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