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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.40, 1,897.56 and 951.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.40, 1,897.56 and 951.06 is: 1,311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.40 : 1,897.56 = 951.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.40/1,897.56 = 951.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.40x = 1,897.56 × 951.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.40x = 1,804,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,693.41/1,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.17

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