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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.84, 1,923.45 and 834.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.84, 1,923.45 and 834.63 is: 1,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.84 : 1,923.45 = 834.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.84/1,923.45 = 834.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.84x = 1,923.45 × 834.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.84x = 1,605,356.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,356.33/1,393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.75

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