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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.72, 2,088.30 and 846.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.72, 2,088.30 and 846.07 is: 1,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.72 : 2,088.30 = 846.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.72/2,088.30 = 846.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.72x = 2,088.30 × 846.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.72x = 1,766,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,847.98/1,393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.72

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