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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.38, 1,924.50 and 804.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.38, 1,924.50 and 804.97 is: 1,111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.38 : 1,924.50 = 804.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.38/1,924.50 = 804.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.38x = 1,924.50 × 804.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.38x = 1,549,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,164.77/1,394.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.01

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