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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.12, 1,929.84 and 1,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.12, 1,929.84 and 1,306.24 is: 1,801.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.12 : 1,929.84 = 1,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.12/1,929.84 = 1,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.12x = 1,929.84 × 1,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.12x = 2,520,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,834.20/1,399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.73

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