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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.62, 1,881.15 and 937.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.62, 1,881.15 and 937.85 is: 1,294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.62 : 1,881.15 = 937.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.62/1,881.15 = 937.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.62x = 1,881.15 × 937.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.62x = 1,764,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,236.53/1,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.74

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