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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.68, 2,099.52 and 1,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.68, 2,099.52 and 1,226.88 is: 1,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.68 : 2,099.52 = 1,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.68/2,099.52 = 1,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.68x = 2,099.52 × 1,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.68x = 2,575,859.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,859.10/1,399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.32

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