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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.72, 1,928.60 and 1,002.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.72, 1,928.60 and 1,002.06 is: 1,384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.72 : 1,928.60 = 1,002.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.72/1,928.60 = 1,002.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.72x = 1,928.60 × 1,002.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.72x = 1,932,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,572.92/1,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.64

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