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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.44, 1,979.88 and 937.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.44, 1,979.88 and 937.84 is: 1,407.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.44 : 1,979.88 = 937.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.44/1,979.88 = 937.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.44x = 1,979.88 × 937.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.44x = 1,856,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,810.66/1,319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.27

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