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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.16, 1,923.71 and 796.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.16, 1,923.71 and 796.66 is: 1,099.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.16 : 1,923.71 = 796.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.16/1,923.71 = 796.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.16x = 1,923.71 × 796.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.16x = 1,532,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,539.99/1,394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.26

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