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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.47, 1,926.94 and 1,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.47, 1,926.94 and 1,113.60 is: 1,536.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.47 : 1,926.94 = 1,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.47/1,926.94 = 1,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.47x = 1,926.94 × 1,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.47x = 2,145,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,840.38/1,396.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.62

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