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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.58, 1,928.57 and 900.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.58, 1,928.57 and 900.06 is: 1,242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.58 : 1,928.57 = 900.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.58/1,928.57 = 900.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.58x = 1,928.57 × 900.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.58x = 1,735,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,824.21/1,396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.92

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