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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.42, 1,922.96 and 834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.42, 1,922.96 and 834.48 is: 1,151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.42 : 1,922.96 = 834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.42/1,922.96 = 834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.42x = 1,922.96 × 834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.42x = 1,604,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,671.66/1,393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.61

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