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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.16, 1,928.76 and 901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.16, 1,928.76 and 901.70 is: 1,243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.16 : 1,928.76 = 901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.16/1,928.76 = 901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.16x = 1,928.76 × 901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.16x = 1,739,162.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,162.89/1,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.01

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