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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.92, 1,926.90 and 899.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.92, 1,926.90 and 899.01 is: 1,240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.92 : 1,926.90 = 899.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.92/1,926.90 = 899.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.92x = 1,926.90 × 899.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.92x = 1,732,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,302.37/1,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.09

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