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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.70, 1,924.38 and 805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.70, 1,924.38 and 805.20 is: 1,111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.70 : 1,924.38 = 805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.70/1,924.38 = 805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.70x = 1,924.38 × 805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.70x = 1,549,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,510.78/1,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.00

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