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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.60, 1,950.75 and 937.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.60, 1,950.75 and 937.10 is: 1,404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.60 : 1,950.75 = 937.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.60/1,950.75 = 937.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.60x = 1,950.75 × 937.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.60x = 1,828,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,052.70/1,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.46

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