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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.13, 1,894.31 and 954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.13, 1,894.31 and 954.50 is: 1,316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.13 : 1,894.31 = 954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.13/1,894.31 = 954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.13x = 1,894.31 × 954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.13x = 1,808,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,104.65/1,373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.78

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