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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.64, 1,926.16 and 871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.64, 1,926.16 and 871.76 is: 1,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.64 : 1,926.16 = 871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.64/1,926.16 = 871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.64x = 1,926.16 × 871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.64x = 1,679,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,149.24/1,395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.14

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