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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.09, 1,931.46 and 920.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.09, 1,931.46 and 920.68 is: 1,271.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.09 : 1,931.46 = 920.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.09/1,931.46 = 920.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.09x = 1,931.46 × 920.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.09x = 1,778,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,264.35/1,398.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.92

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