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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.37, 1,894.15 and 930.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.37, 1,894.15 and 930.41 is: 1,284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.37 : 1,894.15 = 930.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.37/1,894.15 = 930.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.37x = 1,894.15 × 930.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.37x = 1,762,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,336.30/1,372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.16

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