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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.60, 1,924.12 and 797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.60, 1,924.12 and 797.06 is: 1,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.60 : 1,924.12 = 797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.60/1,924.12 = 797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.60x = 1,924.12 × 797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.60x = 1,533,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,644.89/1,394.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.71

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