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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.96, 1,930.56 and 1,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.96, 1,930.56 and 1,104.64 is: 1,523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.96 : 1,930.56 = 1,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.96/1,930.56 = 1,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.96x = 1,930.56 × 1,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.96x = 2,132,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,573.80/1,399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.31

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