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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.80, 1,925.67 and 864.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.80, 1,925.67 and 864.39 is: 1,193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.80 : 1,925.67 = 864.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.80/1,925.67 = 864.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.80x = 1,925.67 × 864.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.80x = 1,664,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,535.49/1,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.38

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