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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.76, 1,931.58 and 1,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.76, 1,931.58 and 1,265.30 is: 1,746.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.76 : 1,931.58 = 1,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.76/1,931.58 = 1,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.76x = 1,931.58 × 1,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.76x = 2,444,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,028.17/1,399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.03

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