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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.23, 1,890.64 and 951.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.23, 1,890.64 and 951.94 is: 1,312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.23 : 1,890.64 = 951.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.23/1,890.64 = 951.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.23x = 1,890.64 × 951.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.23x = 1,799,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,775.84/1,371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.53

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