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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.72, 2,079.12 and 925.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.72, 2,079.12 and 925.36 is: 1,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.72 : 2,079.12 = 925.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.72/2,079.12 = 925.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.72x = 2,079.12 × 925.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.72x = 1,923,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,934.48/1,384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.40

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