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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.84, 1,911.84 and 944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.84, 1,911.84 and 944.16 is: 1,302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.84 : 1,911.84 = 944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.84/1,911.84 = 944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.84x = 1,911.84 × 944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.84x = 1,805,082.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,082.85/1,385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.52

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