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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.60, 1,925.76 and 899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.60, 1,925.76 and 899.20 is: 1,239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.60 : 1,925.76 = 899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.60/1,925.76 = 899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.60x = 1,925.76 × 899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.60x = 1,731,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,643.39/1,396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.90

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