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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.22, 1,923.87 and 834.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.22, 1,923.87 and 834.58 is: 1,151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.22 : 1,923.87 = 834.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.22/1,923.87 = 834.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.22x = 1,923.87 × 834.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.22x = 1,605,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,623.42/1,394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.63

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