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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.24, 1,930.80 and 875.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.24, 1,930.80 and 875.17 is: 1,207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.24 : 1,930.80 = 875.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.24/1,930.80 = 875.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.24x = 1,930.80 × 875.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.24x = 1,689,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,778.24/1,399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.64

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