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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.08, 1,928.24 and 873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.08, 1,928.24 and 873.12 is: 1,204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.08 : 1,928.24 = 873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.08/1,928.24 = 873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.08x = 1,928.24 × 873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.08x = 1,683,584.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,584.91/1,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.21

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