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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.80, 1,929.02 and 919.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.80, 1,929.02 and 919.41 is: 1,267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.80 : 1,929.02 = 919.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.80/1,929.02 = 919.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.80x = 1,929.02 × 919.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.80x = 1,773,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,555.68/1,398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.91

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