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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.54, 1,926.72 and 891.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.54, 1,926.72 and 891.54 is: 1,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.54 : 1,926.72 = 891.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.54/1,926.72 = 891.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.54x = 1,926.72 × 891.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.54x = 1,717,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,747.95/1,395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.88

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