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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.26, 1,924.88 and 1,185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.26, 1,924.88 and 1,185.66 is: 1,638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.26 : 1,924.88 = 1,185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.26/1,924.88 = 1,185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.26x = 1,924.88 × 1,185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.26x = 2,282,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,247.29/1,393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.06

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