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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.84, 1,926.60 and 1,047.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.84, 1,926.60 and 1,047.92 is: 1,444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.84 : 1,926.60 = 1,047.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.84/1,926.60 = 1,047.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.84x = 1,926.60 × 1,047.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.84x = 2,018,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,922.67/1,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.32

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