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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.07, 1,928.66 and 901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.07, 1,928.66 and 901.53 is: 1,242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.07 : 1,928.66 = 901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.07/1,928.66 = 901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.07x = 1,928.66 × 901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.07x = 1,738,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,745.41/1,399.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.78

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