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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.07, 1,923.18 and 896.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.07, 1,923.18 and 896.54 is: 1,236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.07 : 1,923.18 = 896.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.07/1,923.18 = 896.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.07x = 1,923.18 × 896.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.07x = 1,724,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,198.18/1,394.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.81

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