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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.58, 1,928.36 and 1,099.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.58, 1,928.36 and 1,099.22 is: 1,518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.58 : 1,928.36 = 1,099.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.58/1,928.36 = 1,099.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.58x = 1,928.36 × 1,099.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.58x = 2,119,689.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,689.65/1,395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.86

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