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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.88, 1,930.08 and 1,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.88, 1,930.08 and 1,103.24 is: 1,522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.88 : 1,930.08 = 1,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.88/1,930.08 = 1,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.88x = 1,930.08 × 1,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.88x = 2,129,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,341.46/1,398.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.18

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