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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.76, 1,927.86 and 1,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.76, 1,927.86 and 1,335.72 is: 1,842.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.76 : 1,927.86 = 1,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.76/1,927.86 = 1,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.76x = 1,927.86 × 1,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.76x = 2,575,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,081.16/1,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.29

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