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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.39, 1,927.11 and 899.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.39, 1,927.11 and 899.05 is: 1,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.39 : 1,927.11 = 899.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.39/1,927.11 = 899.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.39x = 1,927.11 × 899.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.39x = 1,732,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,568.25/1,396.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.75

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