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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.31, 1,930.59 and 901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.31, 1,930.59 and 901.07 is: 1,243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.31 : 1,930.59 = 901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.31/1,930.59 = 901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.31x = 1,930.59 × 901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.31x = 1,739,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,587.08/1,399.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.18

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