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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.84, 1,930.44 and 839.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.84, 1,930.44 and 839.55 is: 1,158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.84 : 1,930.44 = 839.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.84/1,930.44 = 839.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.84x = 1,930.44 × 839.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.84x = 1,620,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,711.29/1,398.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.61

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