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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.33, 1,930.35 and 839.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.33, 1,930.35 and 839.53 is: 1,158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.33 : 1,930.35 = 839.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.33/1,930.35 = 839.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.33x = 1,930.35 × 839.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.33x = 1,620,586.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,586.74/1,399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.12

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