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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.93, 1,891.15 and 1,038.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.93, 1,891.15 and 1,038.79 is: 1,432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.93 : 1,891.15 = 1,038.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.93/1,891.15 = 1,038.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.93x = 1,891.15 × 1,038.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.93x = 1,964,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,507.48/1,370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.98

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