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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.92, 1,924.95 and 828.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.92, 1,924.95 and 828.14 is: 1,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.92 : 1,924.95 = 828.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.92/1,924.95 = 828.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.92x = 1,924.95 × 828.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.92x = 1,594,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,121.57/1,394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.80

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