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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.95, 1,921.57 and 1,206.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.95, 1,921.57 and 1,206.81 is: 1,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.95 : 1,921.57 = 1,206.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.95/1,921.57 = 1,206.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.95x = 1,921.57 × 1,206.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.95x = 2,318,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,969.89/1,395.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.21

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