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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.32, 1,912.56 and 1,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.32, 1,912.56 and 1,054.08 is: 1,456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.32 : 1,912.56 = 1,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.32/1,912.56 = 1,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.32x = 1,912.56 × 1,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.32x = 2,015,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,991.24/1,384.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.30

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