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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.76, 2,091.72 and 1,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.76, 2,091.72 and 1,004.96 is: 1,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.76 : 2,091.72 = 1,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.76/2,091.72 = 1,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.76x = 2,091.72 × 1,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.76x = 2,102,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,094.93/1,393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.22

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