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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.84, 1,892.49 and 923.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.84, 1,892.49 and 923.35 is: 1,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.84 : 1,892.49 = 923.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.84/1,892.49 = 923.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.84x = 1,892.49 × 923.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.84x = 1,747,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,430.64/1,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.72

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