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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.61, 2,092.59 and 614.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.61, 2,092.59 and 614.51 is: 922.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.61 : 2,092.59 = 614.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.61/2,092.59 = 614.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.61x = 2,092.59 × 614.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.61x = 1,285,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,917.48/1,394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.06

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