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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.97, 1,924.92 and 805.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.97, 1,924.92 and 805.70 is: 1,111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.97 : 1,924.92 = 805.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.97/1,924.92 = 805.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.97x = 1,924.92 × 805.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.97x = 1,550,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,898.42/1,394.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.78

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