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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.26, 1,924.70 and 870.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.26, 1,924.70 and 870.92 is: 1,201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.26 : 1,924.70 = 870.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.26/1,924.70 = 870.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.26x = 1,924.70 × 870.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.26x = 1,676,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,259.72/1,395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.40

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