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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.76, 2,077.56 and 944.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.76, 2,077.56 and 944.96 is: 1,417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.76 : 2,077.56 = 944.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.76/2,077.56 = 944.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.76x = 2,077.56 × 944.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.76x = 1,963,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,211.10/1,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.73

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