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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.84, 1,924.95 and 835.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.84, 1,924.95 and 835.21 is: 1,152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.84 : 1,924.95 = 835.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.84/1,924.95 = 835.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.84x = 1,924.95 × 835.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.84x = 1,607,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,737.49/1,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.63

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