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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.08, 1,929.62 and 925.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.08, 1,929.62 and 925.99 is: 1,278.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.08 : 1,929.62 = 925.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.08/1,929.62 = 925.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.08x = 1,929.62 × 925.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.08x = 1,786,808.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,808.82/1,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.04

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