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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.86, 2,023.70 and 937.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.86, 2,023.70 and 937.78 is: 1,405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.86 : 2,023.70 = 937.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.86/2,023.70 = 937.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.86x = 2,023.70 × 937.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.86x = 1,897,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,785.39/1,349.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.91

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