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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.75, 2,099.96 and 1,302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.75, 2,099.96 and 1,302.47 is: 1,955.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.75 : 2,099.96 = 1,302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.75/2,099.96 = 1,302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.75x = 2,099.96 × 1,302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.75x = 2,735,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,117.89/1,398.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.40

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