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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.02, 1,893.91 and 998.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.02, 1,893.91 and 998.94 is: 1,377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.02 : 1,893.91 = 998.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.02/1,893.91 = 998.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.02x = 1,893.91 × 998.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.02x = 1,891,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,902.46/1,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.91

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