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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.14, 1,883.07 and 923.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.14, 1,883.07 and 923.88 is: 1,273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.14 : 1,883.07 = 923.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.14/1,883.07 = 923.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.14x = 1,883.07 × 923.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.14x = 1,739,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,730.71/1,366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.46

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