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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.56, 1,931.19 and 839.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.56, 1,931.19 and 839.91 is: 1,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.56 : 1,931.19 = 839.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.56/1,931.19 = 839.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.56x = 1,931.19 × 839.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.56x = 1,622,025.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,025.79/1,399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.95

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