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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.61, 1,921.52 and 896.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.61, 1,921.52 and 896.27 is: 1,235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.61 : 1,921.52 = 896.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.61/1,921.52 = 896.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.61x = 1,921.52 × 896.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.61x = 1,722,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,193.36/1,393.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.78

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