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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.23, 2,095.34 and 935.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.23, 2,095.34 and 935.71 is: 1,401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.23 : 2,095.34 = 935.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.23/2,095.34 = 935.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.23x = 2,095.34 × 935.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.23x = 1,960,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,620.67/1,399.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.21

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