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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.82, 1,929.86 and 901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.82, 1,929.86 and 901.74 is: 1,244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.82 : 1,929.86 = 901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.82/1,929.86 = 901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.82x = 1,929.86 × 901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.82x = 1,740,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,231.96/1,398.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.07

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