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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.71, 1,923.38 and 804.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.71, 1,923.38 and 804.30 is: 1,109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.71 : 1,923.38 = 804.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.71/1,923.38 = 804.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.71x = 1,923.38 × 804.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.71x = 1,546,970.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,970.51/1,393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.97

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