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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.24, 1,921.42 and 1,335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.24, 1,921.42 and 1,335.36 is: 1,852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.24 : 1,921.42 = 1,335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.24/1,921.42 = 1,335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.24x = 1,921.42 × 1,335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.24x = 2,565,784.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,784.07/1,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.24

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