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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.10, 1,922.41 and 833.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.10, 1,922.41 and 833.87 is: 1,150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.10 : 1,922.41 = 833.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.10/1,922.41 = 833.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.10x = 1,922.41 × 833.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.10x = 1,603,035.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,035.86/1,393.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.70

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