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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.77, 2,092.14 and 603.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.77, 2,092.14 and 603.82 is: 905.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.77 : 2,092.14 = 603.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.77/2,092.14 = 603.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.77x = 2,092.14 × 603.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.77x = 1,263,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,275.97/1,394.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.72

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