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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.66, 1,924.74 and 805.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.66, 1,924.74 and 805.40 is: 1,111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.66 : 1,924.74 = 805.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.66/1,924.74 = 805.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.66x = 1,924.74 × 805.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.66x = 1,550,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,185.60/1,394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.52

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