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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.28, 1,927.68 and 1,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.28, 1,927.68 and 1,139 is: 1,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.28 : 1,927.68 = 1,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.28/1,927.68 = 1,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.28x = 1,927.68 × 1,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.28x = 2,195,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,627.52/1,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.11

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