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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.90, 1,927.46 and 899.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.90, 1,927.46 and 899.44 is: 1,241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.90 : 1,927.46 = 899.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.90/1,927.46 = 899.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.90x = 1,927.46 × 899.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.90x = 1,733,630.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,630.13/1,396.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.06

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