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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.52, 1,924.94 and 870.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.52, 1,924.94 and 870.36 is: 1,201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.52 : 1,924.94 = 870.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.52/1,924.94 = 870.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.52x = 1,924.94 × 870.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.52x = 1,675,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,390.78/1,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.41

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