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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.86, 1,955.10 and 1,399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.86, 1,955.10 and 1,399.72 is: 1,928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.86 : 1,955.10 = 1,399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.86/1,955.10 = 1,399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.86x = 1,955.10 × 1,399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.86x = 2,736,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,596.19/1,418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.73

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