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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.68, 1,953.15 and 1,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.68, 1,953.15 and 1,372.38 is: 1,880.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.68 : 1,953.15 = 1,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.68/1,953.15 = 1,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.68x = 1,953.15 × 1,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.68x = 2,680,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,467.62/1,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.13

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