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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.15, 1,929.09 and 956.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.15, 1,929.09 and 956.19 is: 1,319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.15 : 1,929.09 = 956.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.15/1,929.09 = 956.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.15x = 1,929.09 × 956.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.15x = 1,844,576.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,576.57/1,398.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.30

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