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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.82, 1,930.70 and 926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.82, 1,930.70 and 926.88 is: 1,278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.82 : 1,930.70 = 926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.82/1,930.70 = 926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.82x = 1,930.70 × 926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.82x = 1,789,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,527.22/1,399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.40

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