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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.67, 1,922.71 and 834.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.67, 1,922.71 and 834.16 is: 1,150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.67 : 1,922.71 = 834.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.67/1,922.71 = 834.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.67x = 1,922.71 × 834.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.67x = 1,603,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,847.77/1,393.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.81

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