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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.65, 1,927.29 and 899.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.65, 1,927.29 and 899.15 is: 1,241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.65 : 1,927.29 = 899.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.65/1,927.29 = 899.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.65x = 1,927.29 × 899.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.65x = 1,732,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,922.80/1,395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.66

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