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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.76, 1,922.60 and 870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.76, 1,922.60 and 870.10 is: 1,200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.76 : 1,922.60 = 870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.76/1,922.60 = 870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.76x = 1,922.60 × 870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.76x = 1,672,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,851.63/1,393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.24

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