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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.52, 1,926.48 and 872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.52, 1,926.48 and 872.32 is: 1,204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.52 : 1,926.48 = 872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.52/1,926.48 = 872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.52x = 1,926.48 × 872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.52x = 1,680,507.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,507.03/1,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.22

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