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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.10, 1,926.62 and 872.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.10, 1,926.62 and 872.13 is: 1,203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.10 : 1,926.62 = 872.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.10/1,926.62 = 872.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.10x = 1,926.62 × 872.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.10x = 1,680,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,265.28/1,396.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.54

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