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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.16, 1,925.37 and 871.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.16, 1,925.37 and 871.09 is: 1,202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.16 : 1,925.37 = 871.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.16/1,925.37 = 871.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.16x = 1,925.37 × 871.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.16x = 1,677,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,160.93/1,395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.13

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