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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.72, 1,921.68 and 1,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.72, 1,921.68 and 1,063.08 is: 1,463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.72 : 1,921.68 = 1,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.72/1,921.68 = 1,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.72x = 1,921.68 × 1,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.72x = 2,042,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,899.57/1,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.69

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