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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.84, 1,926.32 and 872.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.84, 1,926.32 and 872.04 is: 1,203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.84 : 1,926.32 = 872.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.84/1,926.32 = 872.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.84x = 1,926.32 × 872.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.84x = 1,679,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,828.09/1,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.45

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