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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.10, 1,945.79 and 937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.10, 1,945.79 and 937.60 is: 1,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.10 : 1,945.79 = 937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.10/1,945.79 = 937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.10x = 1,945.79 × 937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.10x = 1,824,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,372.70/1,302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.10

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