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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.57, 1,924.20 and 805.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.57, 1,924.20 and 805.16 is: 1,110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.57 : 1,924.20 = 805.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.57/1,924.20 = 805.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.57x = 1,924.20 × 805.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.57x = 1,549,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,279.25/1,394.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.94

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