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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.70, 1,932.99 and 1,153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.70, 1,932.99 and 1,153.46 is: 1,592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.70 : 1,932.99 = 1,153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.70/1,932.99 = 1,153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.70x = 1,932.99 × 1,153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.70x = 2,229,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,626.65/1,399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.93

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