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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.87, 1,922.96 and 1,141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.87, 1,922.96 and 1,141.91 is: 1,574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.87 : 1,922.96 = 1,141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.87/1,922.96 = 1,141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.87x = 1,922.96 × 1,141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.87x = 2,195,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,840.49/1,394.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.23

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