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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.80, 1,930.39 and 920.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.80, 1,930.39 and 920.41 is: 1,269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.80 : 1,930.39 = 920.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.80/1,930.39 = 920.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.80x = 1,930.39 × 920.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.80x = 1,776,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,750.26/1,399.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.29

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