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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.44, 2,053.40 and 937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.44, 2,053.40 and 937.12 is: 1,405.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.44 : 2,053.40 = 937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.44/2,053.40 = 937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.44x = 2,053.40 × 937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.44x = 1,924,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,282.21/1,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.16

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