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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.36, 2,093.16 and 819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.36, 2,093.16 and 819.92 is: 1,228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.36 : 2,093.16 = 819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.36/2,093.16 = 819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.36x = 2,093.16 × 819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.36x = 1,716,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,223.75/1,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.19

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