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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.40, 1,923.60 and 834.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.40, 1,923.60 and 834.72 is: 1,151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.40 : 1,923.60 = 834.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.40/1,923.60 = 834.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.40x = 1,923.60 × 834.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.40x = 1,605,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,667.39/1,394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.51

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