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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.38, 1,929.78 and 874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.38, 1,929.78 and 874.72 is: 1,207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.38 : 1,929.78 = 874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.38/1,929.78 = 874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.38x = 1,929.78 × 874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.38x = 1,688,017.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,017.16/1,398.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.12

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