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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.46, 1,925.85 and 872.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.46, 1,925.85 and 872.02 is: 1,203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.46 : 1,925.85 = 872.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.46/1,925.85 = 872.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.46x = 1,925.85 × 872.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.46x = 1,679,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,379.72/1,395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.46

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