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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.08, 1,901.84 and 931.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.08, 1,901.84 and 931.96 is: 1,285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.08 : 1,901.84 = 931.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.08/1,901.84 = 931.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.08x = 1,901.84 × 931.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.08x = 1,772,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,438.81/1,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.23

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