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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.96, 1,911.96 and 1,012.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.96, 1,911.96 and 1,012.32 is: 1,396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.96 : 1,911.96 = 1,012.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.96/1,911.96 = 1,012.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.96x = 1,911.96 × 1,012.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.96x = 1,935,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,515.35/1,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.52

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