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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.72, 1,928.22 and 872.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.72, 1,928.22 and 872.84 is: 1,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.72 : 1,928.22 = 872.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.72/1,928.22 = 872.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.72x = 1,928.22 × 872.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.72x = 1,683,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,027.54/1,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.12

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