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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.31, 1,924.15 and 773.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.31, 1,924.15 and 773.31 is: 1,067.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.31 : 1,924.15 = 773.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.31/1,924.15 = 773.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.31x = 1,924.15 × 773.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.31x = 1,487,971.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,971.18/1,394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.17

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