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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.43, 1,922.97 and 803.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.43, 1,922.97 and 803.96 is: 1,109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.43 : 1,922.97 = 803.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.43/1,922.97 = 803.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.43x = 1,922.97 × 803.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.43x = 1,545,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,990.96/1,393.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.49

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