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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.72, 1,932.08 and 1,007.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.72, 1,932.08 and 1,007.89 is: 1,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.72 : 1,932.08 = 1,007.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.72/1,932.08 = 1,007.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.72x = 1,932.08 × 1,007.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.72x = 1,947,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,324.11/1,399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.22

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