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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.93, 1,891.11 and 1,039.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.93, 1,891.11 and 1,039.02 is: 1,432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.93 : 1,891.11 = 1,039.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.93/1,891.11 = 1,039.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.93x = 1,891.11 × 1,039.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.93x = 1,964,901.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,901.11/1,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.22

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