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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.66, 1,893.48 and 978.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.66, 1,893.48 and 978.60 is: 1,350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.66 : 1,893.48 = 978.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.66/1,893.48 = 978.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.66x = 1,893.48 × 978.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.66x = 1,852,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,959.53/1,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.89

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