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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.93, 1,923.79 and 915.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.93, 1,923.79 and 915.78 is: 1,263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.93 : 1,923.79 = 915.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.93/1,923.79 = 915.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.93x = 1,923.79 × 915.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.93x = 1,761,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,768.41/1,393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.89

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