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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.73, 1,924.34 and 996.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.73, 1,924.34 and 996.51 is: 1,374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.73 : 1,924.34 = 996.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.73/1,924.34 = 996.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.73x = 1,924.34 × 996.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.73x = 1,917,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,628.86/1,394.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.91

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