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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.64, 2,095.80 and 1,215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.64, 2,095.80 and 1,215.76 is: 1,821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.64 : 2,095.80 = 1,215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.64/2,095.80 = 1,215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.64x = 2,095.80 × 1,215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.64x = 2,547,989.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,989.81/1,398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.76

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