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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.25, 1,926.14 and 916.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.25, 1,926.14 and 916.83 is: 1,266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.25 : 1,926.14 = 916.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.25/1,926.14 = 916.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.25x = 1,926.14 × 916.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.25x = 1,765,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,938.35/1,394.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.59

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