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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.73, 1,908.41 and 1,355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.73, 1,908.41 and 1,355.49 is: 1,866.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.73 : 1,908.41 = 1,355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.73/1,908.41 = 1,355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.73x = 1,908.41 × 1,355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.73x = 2,586,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,830.67/1,385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.76

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