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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.65, 1,924.66 and 788.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.65, 1,924.66 and 788.95 is: 1,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.65 : 1,924.66 = 788.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.65/1,924.66 = 788.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.65x = 1,924.66 × 788.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.65x = 1,518,460.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,460.51/1,394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.78

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