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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.25, 1,930.97 and 875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.25, 1,930.97 and 875.32 is: 1,207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.25 : 1,930.97 = 875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.25/1,930.97 = 875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.25x = 1,930.97 × 875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.25x = 1,690,216.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,216.66/1,399.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.94

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