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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.89, 1,930.16 and 901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.89, 1,930.16 and 901.46 is: 1,243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.89 : 1,930.16 = 901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.89/1,930.16 = 901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.89x = 1,930.16 × 901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.89x = 1,739,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,952.38/1,398.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.81

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