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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.70, 1,928.01 and 899.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.70, 1,928.01 and 899.97 is: 1,242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.70 : 1,928.01 = 899.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.70/1,928.01 = 899.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.70x = 1,928.01 × 899.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.70x = 1,735,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,151.16/1,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.33

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