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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.24, 1,923.60 and 842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.24, 1,923.60 and 842.24 is: 1,162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.24 : 1,923.60 = 842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.24/1,923.60 = 842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.24x = 1,923.60 × 842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.24x = 1,620,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,132.86/1,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.02

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