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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.36, 1,926.40 and 977.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.36, 1,926.40 and 977.93 is: 1,347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.36 : 1,926.40 = 977.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.36/1,926.40 = 977.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.36x = 1,926.40 × 977.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.36x = 1,883,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,884.35/1,398.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.21

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