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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.94, 1,926.57 and 872.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.94, 1,926.57 and 872.50 is: 1,204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.94 : 1,926.57 = 872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.94/1,926.57 = 872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.94x = 1,926.57 × 872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.94x = 1,680,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,932.33/1,395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.16

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