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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.53, 1,924.36 and 797.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.53, 1,924.36 and 797.09 is: 1,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.53 : 1,924.36 = 797.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.53/1,924.36 = 797.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.53x = 1,924.36 × 797.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.53x = 1,533,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,876.50/1,394.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.93

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