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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.09, 1,894.98 and 931.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.09, 1,894.98 and 931.18 is: 1,286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.09 : 1,894.98 = 931.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.09/1,894.98 = 931.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.09x = 1,894.98 × 931.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.09x = 1,764,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,567.48/1,372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.04

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