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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.88, 1,968.40 and 946.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.88, 1,968.40 and 946.92 is: 1,418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.88 : 1,968.40 = 946.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.88/1,968.40 = 946.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.88x = 1,968.40 × 946.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.88x = 1,863,917.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,917.33/1,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.64

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