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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.49, 1,926.76 and 899.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.49, 1,926.76 and 899.75 is: 1,241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.49 : 1,926.76 = 899.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.49/1,926.76 = 899.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.49x = 1,926.76 × 899.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.49x = 1,733,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,604.88/1,396.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.41

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