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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.51, 1,921.43 and 1,185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.51, 1,921.43 and 1,185.27 is: 1,631.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.51 : 1,921.43 = 1,185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.51/1,921.43 = 1,185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.51x = 1,921.43 × 1,185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.51x = 2,277,407.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,407.41/1,395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.95

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