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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.40, 1,923.46 and 804.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.40, 1,923.46 and 804.82 is: 1,110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.40 : 1,923.46 = 804.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.40/1,923.46 = 804.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.40x = 1,923.46 × 804.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.40x = 1,548,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,039.08/1,394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.18

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