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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.16, 1,927.44 and 1,101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.16, 1,927.44 and 1,101.96 is: 1,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.16 : 1,927.44 = 1,101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.16/1,927.44 = 1,101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.16x = 1,927.44 × 1,101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.16x = 2,123,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,961.78/1,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.20

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