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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.72, 2,083.77 and 1,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.72, 2,083.77 and 1,152.72 is: 1,720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.72 : 2,083.77 = 1,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.72/2,083.77 = 1,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.72x = 2,083.77 × 1,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.72x = 2,402,003.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,003.35/1,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.98

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