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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.72, 2,033.64 and 1,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.72, 2,033.64 and 1,284.72 is: 1,925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.72 : 2,033.64 = 1,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.72/2,033.64 = 1,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.72x = 2,033.64 × 1,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.72x = 2,612,657.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,657.98/1,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.72

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