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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.31, 1,930.72 and 1,119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.31, 1,930.72 and 1,119.79 is: 1,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.31 : 1,930.72 = 1,119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.31/1,930.72 = 1,119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.31x = 1,930.72 × 1,119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.31x = 2,162,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,000.95/1,399.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.05

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