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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.54, 1,929.78 and 1,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.54, 1,929.78 and 1,105.50 is: 1,524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.54 : 1,929.78 = 1,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.54/1,929.78 = 1,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.54x = 1,929.78 × 1,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.54x = 2,133,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,371.79/1,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.34

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