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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.63, 1,928.44 and 900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.63, 1,928.44 and 900.20 is: 1,242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.63 : 1,928.44 = 900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.63/1,928.44 = 900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.63x = 1,928.44 × 900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.63x = 1,735,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,984.26/1,397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.09

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