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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.74, 1,927.17 and 899.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.74, 1,927.17 and 899.54 is: 1,241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.74 : 1,927.17 = 899.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.74/1,927.17 = 899.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.74x = 1,927.17 × 899.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.74x = 1,733,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,566.50/1,396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.15

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