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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.52, 1,924.56 and 871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.52, 1,924.56 and 871.60 is: 1,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.52 : 1,924.56 = 871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.52/1,924.56 = 871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.52x = 1,924.56 × 871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.52x = 1,677,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,446.50/1,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.02

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