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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.86, 1,923.42 and 804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.86, 1,923.42 and 804 is: 1,109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.86 : 1,923.42 = 804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.86/1,923.42 = 804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.86x = 1,923.42 × 804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.86x = 1,546,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,429.68/1,393.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.46

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