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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.55, 1,933.35 and 1,325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.55, 1,933.35 and 1,325.74 is: 1,831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.55 : 1,933.35 = 1,325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.55/1,933.35 = 1,325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.55x = 1,933.35 × 1,325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.55x = 2,563,119.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,119.43/1,399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.39

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