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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.95, 1,925.78 and 1,060.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.95, 1,925.78 and 1,060.74 is: 1,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.95 : 1,925.78 = 1,060.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.95/1,925.78 = 1,060.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.95x = 1,925.78 × 1,060.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.95x = 2,042,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,746.57/1,395.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.34

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