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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.38, 1,931.15 and 875.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.38, 1,931.15 and 875.71 is: 1,208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.38 : 1,931.15 = 875.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.38/1,931.15 = 875.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.38x = 1,931.15 × 875.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.38x = 1,691,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,127.37/1,399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.48

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