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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.80, 1,922.18 and 895.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.80, 1,922.18 and 895.56 is: 1,235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.80 : 1,922.18 = 895.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.80/1,922.18 = 895.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.80x = 1,922.18 × 895.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.80x = 1,721,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,423.04/1,393.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.06

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