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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.68, 1,926.06 and 997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.68, 1,926.06 and 997.44 is: 1,376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.68 : 1,926.06 = 997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.68/1,926.06 = 997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.68x = 1,926.06 × 997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.68x = 1,921,129.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,129.29/1,395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.48

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