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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.32, 1,921.30 and 1,208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.32, 1,921.30 and 1,208.82 is: 1,664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.32 : 1,921.30 = 1,208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.32/1,921.30 = 1,208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.32x = 1,921.30 × 1,208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.32x = 2,322,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,505.87/1,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.50

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