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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.44, 1,915.10 and 1,380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.44, 1,915.10 and 1,380.22 is: 1,890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.44 : 1,915.10 = 1,380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.44/1,915.10 = 1,380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.44x = 1,915.10 × 1,380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.44x = 2,643,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,259.32/1,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.15

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