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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.57, 1,921.73 and 995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.57, 1,921.73 and 995.52 is: 1,371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.57 : 1,921.73 = 995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.57/1,921.73 = 995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.57x = 1,921.73 × 995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.57x = 1,913,115.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,115.67/1,394.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.84

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