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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.64, 1,921.60 and 1,185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.64, 1,921.60 and 1,185.38 is: 1,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.64 : 1,921.60 = 1,185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.64/1,921.60 = 1,185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.64x = 1,921.60 × 1,185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.64x = 2,277,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,826.21/1,395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.10

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