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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.10, 1,923.79 and 834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.10, 1,923.79 and 834.88 is: 1,152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.10 : 1,923.79 = 834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.10/1,923.79 = 834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.10x = 1,923.79 × 834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.10x = 1,606,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,124.18/1,394.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.09

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