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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.74, 1,923.29 and 796.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.74, 1,923.29 and 796.21 is: 1,098.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.74 : 1,923.29 = 796.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.74/1,923.29 = 796.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.74x = 1,923.29 × 796.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.74x = 1,531,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,338.75/1,393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.73

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