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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.36, 1,895.88 and 931.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.36, 1,895.88 and 931.28 is: 1,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.36 : 1,895.88 = 931.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.36/1,895.88 = 931.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.36x = 1,895.88 × 931.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.36x = 1,765,595.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,595.13/1,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.60

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