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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.17, 1,929.17 and 1,223.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.17, 1,929.17 and 1,223.87 is: 1,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.17 : 1,929.17 = 1,223.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.17/1,929.17 = 1,223.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.17x = 1,929.17 × 1,223.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.17x = 2,361,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,048.92/1,399.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.47

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