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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.26, 1,929.93 and 1,337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.26, 1,929.93 and 1,337.22 is: 1,844.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.26 : 1,929.93 = 1,337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.26/1,929.93 = 1,337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.26x = 1,929.93 × 1,337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.26x = 2,580,740.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,740.99/1,399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.36

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