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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.62, 1,924.87 and 805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.62, 1,924.87 and 805.08 is: 1,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.62 : 1,924.87 = 805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.62/1,924.87 = 805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.62x = 1,924.87 × 805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.62x = 1,549,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,674.34/1,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.18

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