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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.49, 2,090.28 and 1,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.49, 2,090.28 and 1,267.52 is: 1,893.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.49 : 2,090.28 = 1,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.49/2,090.28 = 1,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.49x = 2,090.28 × 1,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.49x = 2,649,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,471.71/1,399.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.17

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