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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.34, 1,922.67 and 803.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.34, 1,922.67 and 803.79 is: 1,109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.34 : 1,922.67 = 803.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.34/1,922.67 = 803.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.34x = 1,922.67 × 803.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.34x = 1,545,422.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,422.92/1,393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.15

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