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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.28, 1,930.61 and 901.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.28, 1,930.61 and 901.73 is: 1,244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.28 : 1,930.61 = 901.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.28/1,930.61 = 901.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.28x = 1,930.61 × 901.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.28x = 1,740,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,874.79/1,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.13

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