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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.72, 1,921.29 and 1,061.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.72, 1,921.29 and 1,061.56 is: 1,463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.72 : 1,921.29 = 1,061.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.72/1,921.29 = 1,061.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.72x = 1,921.29 × 1,061.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.72x = 2,039,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,564.61/1,393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.40

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