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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.67, 1,926.28 and 923.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.67, 1,926.28 and 923.59 is: 1,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.67 : 1,926.28 = 923.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.67/1,926.28 = 923.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.67x = 1,926.28 × 923.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.67x = 1,779,083.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,083.31/1,395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.72

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