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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.58, 1,924.54 and 835.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.58, 1,924.54 and 835.36 is: 1,152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.58 : 1,924.54 = 835.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.58/1,924.54 = 835.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.58x = 1,924.54 × 835.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.58x = 1,607,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,683.73/1,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.81

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