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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.29, 1,922.78 and 803.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.29, 1,922.78 and 803.81 is: 1,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.29 : 1,922.78 = 803.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.29/1,922.78 = 803.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.29x = 1,922.78 × 803.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.29x = 1,545,556.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,556.61/1,393.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.29

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