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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.38, 2,072.64 and 1,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.38, 2,072.64 and 1,232.72 is: 1,846.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.38 : 2,072.64 = 1,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.38/2,072.64 = 1,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.38x = 2,072.64 × 1,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.38x = 2,554,984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,984.78/1,383.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.91

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