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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.68, 1,923.30 and 804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.68, 1,923.30 and 804.18 is: 1,109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.68 : 1,923.30 = 804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.68/1,923.30 = 804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.68x = 1,923.30 × 804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.68x = 1,546,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,679.39/1,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.78

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