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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.52, 1,923.95 and 975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.52, 1,923.95 and 975.34 is: 1,345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.52 : 1,923.95 = 975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.52/1,923.95 = 975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.52x = 1,923.95 × 975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.52x = 1,876,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,510.24/1,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.64

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