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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.13, 1,888.97 and 976.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.13, 1,888.97 and 976.47 is: 1,346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.13 : 1,888.97 = 976.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.13/1,888.97 = 976.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.13x = 1,888.97 × 976.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.13x = 1,844,517.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,517.65/1,370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.24

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