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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.59, 1,895.67 and 931.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.59, 1,895.67 and 931.68 is: 1,286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.59 : 1,895.67 = 931.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.59/1,895.67 = 931.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.59x = 1,895.67 × 931.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.59x = 1,766,157.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,157.83/1,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.73

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