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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.38, 2,095.14 and 1,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.38, 2,095.14 and 1,247.72 is: 1,869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.38 : 2,095.14 = 1,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.38/2,095.14 = 1,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.38x = 2,095.14 × 1,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.38x = 2,614,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,148.08/1,398.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.41

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