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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.34, 1,930.23 and 875.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.34, 1,930.23 and 875.27 is: 1,207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.34 : 1,930.23 = 875.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.34/1,930.23 = 875.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.34x = 1,930.23 × 875.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.34x = 1,689,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,472.41/1,399.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.34

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