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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.84, 1,903.14 and 937.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.84, 1,903.14 and 937.48 is: 1,293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.84 : 1,903.14 = 937.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.84/1,903.14 = 937.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.84x = 1,903.14 × 937.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.84x = 1,784,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,155.69/1,378.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.95

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