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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.98, 1,925.78 and 923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.98, 1,925.78 and 923.76 is: 1,274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.98 : 1,925.78 = 923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.98/1,925.78 = 923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.98x = 1,925.78 × 923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.98x = 1,778,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,958.53/1,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.34

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