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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398, 1,932.84 and 1,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398, 1,932.84 and 1,336.80 is: 1,848.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398 : 1,932.84 = 1,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398/1,932.84 = 1,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398x = 1,932.84 × 1,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398x = 2,583,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,820.51/1,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.23

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