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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.38, 1,929.54 and 894.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.38, 1,929.54 and 894.55 is: 1,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.38 : 1,929.54 = 894.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.38/1,929.54 = 894.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.38x = 1,929.54 × 894.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.38x = 1,726,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,070.01/1,399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.45

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