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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.58, 1,927.89 and 1,135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.58, 1,927.89 and 1,135.14 is: 1,565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.58 : 1,927.89 = 1,135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.58/1,927.89 = 1,135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.58x = 1,927.89 × 1,135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.58x = 2,188,425.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,425.05/1,397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.87

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