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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.06, 1,930.77 and 839.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.06, 1,930.77 and 839.56 is: 1,158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.06 : 1,930.77 = 839.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.06/1,930.77 = 839.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.06x = 1,930.77 × 839.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.06x = 1,620,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,997.26/1,399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.63

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