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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.38, 1,876.29 and 941.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.38, 1,876.29 and 941.43 is: 1,298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.38 : 1,876.29 = 941.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.38/1,876.29 = 941.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.38x = 1,876.29 × 941.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.38x = 1,766,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,395.69/1,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.46

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