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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.83, 1,922.78 and 979.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.83, 1,922.78 and 979.11 is: 1,350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.83 : 1,922.78 = 979.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.83/1,922.78 = 979.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.83x = 1,922.78 × 979.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.83x = 1,882,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,608.23/1,393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.67

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