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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.72, 1,923.12 and 804.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.72, 1,923.12 and 804.14 is: 1,109.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.72 : 1,923.12 = 804.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.72/1,923.12 = 804.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.72x = 1,923.12 × 804.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.72x = 1,546,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,458.50/1,393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.59

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