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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.22, 1,927.24 and 872.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.22, 1,927.24 and 872.25 is: 1,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.22 : 1,927.24 = 872.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.22/1,927.24 = 872.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.22x = 1,927.24 × 872.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.22x = 1,681,035.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,035.09/1,396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.99

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