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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.94, 2,092.38 and 746.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.94, 2,092.38 and 746.94 is: 1,120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.94 : 2,092.38 = 746.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.94/2,092.38 = 746.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.94x = 2,092.38 × 746.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.94x = 1,562,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,882.32/1,394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.39

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