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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.40, 1,924.02 and 896.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.40, 1,924.02 and 896.93 is: 1,237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.40 : 1,924.02 = 896.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.40/1,924.02 = 896.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.40x = 1,924.02 × 896.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.40x = 1,725,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,711.26/1,394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.60

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