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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.42, 1,907.54 and 1,199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.42, 1,907.54 and 1,199.30 is: 1,650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.42 : 1,907.54 = 1,199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.42/1,907.54 = 1,199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.42x = 1,907.54 × 1,199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.42x = 2,287,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,712.72/1,386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.09

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