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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.91, 1,924.83 and 997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.91, 1,924.83 and 997.20 is: 1,376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.91 : 1,924.83 = 997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.91/1,924.83 = 997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.91x = 1,924.83 × 997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.91x = 1,919,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,440.48/1,394.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.03

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