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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.34, 1,930.22 and 875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.34, 1,930.22 and 875.28 is: 1,207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.34 : 1,930.22 = 875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.34/1,930.22 = 875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.34x = 1,930.22 × 875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.34x = 1,689,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,482.96/1,399.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.34

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