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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.69, 1,878.67 and 941.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.69, 1,878.67 and 941.88 is: 1,299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.69 : 1,878.67 = 941.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.69/1,878.67 = 941.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.69x = 1,878.67 × 941.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.69x = 1,769,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,481.70/1,361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.47

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