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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.02, 1,923.90 and 834.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.02, 1,923.90 and 834.43 is: 1,151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.02 : 1,923.90 = 834.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.02/1,923.90 = 834.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.02x = 1,923.90 × 834.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.02x = 1,605,359.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,359.88/1,394.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.60

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