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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.26, 1,930.65 and 1,176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.26, 1,930.65 and 1,176.05 is: 1,622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.26 : 1,930.65 = 1,176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.26/1,930.65 = 1,176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.26x = 1,930.65 × 1,176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.26x = 2,270,531.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,531.28/1,399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.67

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