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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.68, 1,894.86 and 953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.68, 1,894.86 and 953.64 is: 1,316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.68 : 1,894.86 = 953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.68/1,894.86 = 953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.68x = 1,894.86 × 953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.68x = 1,807,014.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,014.29/1,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.41

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