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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.36, 1,901.94 and 1,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.36, 1,901.94 and 1,029.44 is: 1,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.36 : 1,901.94 = 1,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.36/1,901.94 = 1,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.36x = 1,901.94 × 1,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.36x = 1,957,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,933.11/1,379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.45

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