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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.55, 1,928.33 and 900.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.55, 1,928.33 and 900.11 is: 1,241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.55 : 1,928.33 = 900.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.55/1,928.33 = 900.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.55x = 1,928.33 × 900.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.55x = 1,735,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,715.34/1,397.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.97

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