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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.44, 1,926.70 and 899.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.44, 1,926.70 and 899.37 is: 1,240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.44 : 1,926.70 = 899.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.44/1,926.70 = 899.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.44x = 1,926.70 × 899.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.44x = 1,732,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,816.18/1,396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.88

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