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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.84, 1,893.83 and 954.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.84, 1,893.83 and 954.22 is: 1,315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.84 : 1,893.83 = 954.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.84/1,893.83 = 954.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.84x = 1,893.83 × 954.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.84x = 1,807,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,120.96/1,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.38

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