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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.43, 1,924.32 and 788.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.43, 1,924.32 and 788.74 is: 1,088.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.43 : 1,924.32 = 788.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.43/1,924.32 = 788.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.43x = 1,924.32 × 788.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.43x = 1,517,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,780.39/1,394.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.46

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