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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.11, 1,923.64 and 870.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.11, 1,923.64 and 870.85 is: 1,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.11 : 1,923.64 = 870.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.11/1,923.64 = 870.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.11x = 1,923.64 × 870.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.11x = 1,675,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,201.89/1,394.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.63

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