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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.40, 1,927.44 and 1,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.40, 1,927.44 and 1,222.44 is: 1,686.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.40 : 1,927.44 = 1,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.40/1,927.44 = 1,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.40x = 1,927.44 × 1,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.40x = 2,356,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,179.75/1,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.12

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