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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.76, 1,893.79 and 954.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.76, 1,893.79 and 954.12 is: 1,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.76 : 1,893.79 = 954.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.76/1,893.79 = 954.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.76x = 1,893.79 × 954.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.76x = 1,806,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,900.53/1,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.25

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