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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.69, 1,924.53 and 835.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.69, 1,924.53 and 835.14 is: 1,152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.69 : 1,924.53 = 835.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.69/1,924.53 = 835.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.69x = 1,924.53 × 835.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.69x = 1,607,263.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,263.12/1,394.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.42

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