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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.27, 1,941.61 and 1,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.27, 1,941.61 and 1,382.09 is: 1,920.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.27 : 1,941.61 = 1,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.27/1,941.61 = 1,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.27x = 1,941.61 × 1,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.27x = 2,683,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,466.60/1,397.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.50

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