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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.84, 1,925.40 and 871.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.84, 1,925.40 and 871.77 is: 1,202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.84 : 1,925.40 = 871.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.84/1,925.40 = 871.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.84x = 1,925.40 × 871.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.84x = 1,678,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,505.96/1,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.51

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