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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.25, 1,893.66 and 954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.25, 1,893.66 and 954.08 is: 1,315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.25 : 1,893.66 = 954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.25/1,893.66 = 954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.25x = 1,893.66 × 954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.25x = 1,806,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,693.66/1,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.63

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