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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.56, 1,930.10 and 926.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.56, 1,930.10 and 926.15 is: 1,278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.56 : 1,930.10 = 926.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.56/1,930.10 = 926.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.56x = 1,930.10 × 926.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.56x = 1,787,547.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,547.83/1,398.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.14

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