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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.75, 1,925.45 and 916.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.75, 1,925.45 and 916.33 is: 1,265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.75 : 1,925.45 = 916.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.75/1,925.45 = 916.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.75x = 1,925.45 × 916.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.75x = 1,764,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,347.60/1,393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.90

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