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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.88, 1,873.92 and 1,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.88, 1,873.92 and 1,004.20 is: 1,384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.88 : 1,873.92 = 1,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.88/1,873.92 = 1,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.88x = 1,873.92 × 1,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.88x = 1,881,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,790.46/1,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.81

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