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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.48, 1,922.58 and 841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.48, 1,922.58 and 841.48 is: 1,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.48 : 1,922.58 = 841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.48/1,922.58 = 841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.48x = 1,922.58 × 841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.48x = 1,617,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,812.62/1,393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.99

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