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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.97, 1,920.71 and 1,062.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.97, 1,920.71 and 1,062.45 is: 1,461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.97 : 1,920.71 = 1,062.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.97/1,920.71 = 1,062.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.97x = 1,920.71 × 1,062.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.97x = 2,040,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,661.00/1,395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.83

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