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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.98, 2,100.78 and 1,324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.98, 2,100.78 and 1,324.92 is: 1,988.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.98 : 2,100.78 = 1,324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.98/2,100.78 = 1,324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.98x = 2,100.78 × 1,324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.98x = 2,783,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,365.44/1,399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.15

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