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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.96, 1,926.54 and 871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.96, 1,926.54 and 871.96 is: 1,203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.96 : 1,926.54 = 871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.96/1,926.54 = 871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.96x = 1,926.54 × 871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.96x = 1,679,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,865.82/1,395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.38

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