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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.72, 2,076.12 and 923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.72, 2,076.12 and 923.36 is: 1,386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.72 : 2,076.12 = 923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.72/2,076.12 = 923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.72x = 2,076.12 × 923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.72x = 1,917,006.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,006.16/1,382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.40

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