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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.66, 1,893.34 and 946.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.66, 1,893.34 and 946.51 is: 1,306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.66 : 1,893.34 = 946.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.66/1,893.34 = 946.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.66x = 1,893.34 × 946.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.66x = 1,792,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,065.24/1,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.49

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