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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.08, 1,921.42 and 1,215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.08, 1,921.42 and 1,215.93 is: 1,675.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.08 : 1,921.42 = 1,215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.08/1,921.42 = 1,215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.08x = 1,921.42 × 1,215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.08x = 2,336,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,312.22/1,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.88

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