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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.40, 1,929.22 and 875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.40, 1,929.22 and 875.08 is: 1,206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.40 : 1,929.22 = 875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.40/1,929.22 = 875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.40x = 1,929.22 × 875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.40x = 1,688,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,221.84/1,399.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.39

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