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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.92, 1,932.01 and 1,087.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.92, 1,932.01 and 1,087.91 is: 1,502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.92 : 1,932.01 = 1,087.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.92/1,932.01 = 1,087.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.92x = 1,932.01 × 1,087.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.92x = 2,101,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,840.62/1,398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.48

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