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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.73, 1,893.32 and 953.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.73, 1,893.32 and 953.08 is: 1,314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.73 : 1,893.32 = 953.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.73/1,893.32 = 953.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.73x = 1,893.32 × 953.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.73x = 1,804,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,480.66/1,372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.52

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