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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.42, 1,924.23 and 804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.42, 1,924.23 and 804.92 is: 1,110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.42 : 1,924.23 = 804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.42/1,924.23 = 804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.42x = 1,924.23 × 804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.42x = 1,548,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,851.21/1,394.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.75

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