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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.94, 1,925.09 and 797.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.94, 1,925.09 and 797.49 is: 1,100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.94 : 1,925.09 = 797.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.94/1,925.09 = 797.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.94x = 1,925.09 × 797.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.94x = 1,535,236.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,236.04/1,394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.57

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