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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.58, 1,926.55 and 872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.58, 1,926.55 and 872.70 is: 1,203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.58 : 1,926.55 = 872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.58/1,926.55 = 872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.58x = 1,926.55 × 872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.58x = 1,681,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,300.19/1,397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.01

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