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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.72, 1,925 and 805.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.72, 1,925 and 805.17 is: 1,111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.72 : 1,925 = 805.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.72/1,925 = 805.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.72x = 1,925 × 805.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.72x = 1,549,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,952.25/1,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.30

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