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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.32, 1,925.87 and 923.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.32, 1,925.87 and 923.39 is: 1,273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.32 : 1,925.87 = 923.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.32/1,925.87 = 923.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.32x = 1,925.87 × 923.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.32x = 1,778,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,314.85/1,396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.57

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