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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.89, 1,874.23 and 939.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.89, 1,874.23 and 939.94 is: 1,296.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.89 : 1,874.23 = 939.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.89/1,874.23 = 939.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.89x = 1,874.23 × 939.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.89x = 1,761,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,663.75/1,358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.40

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