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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.68, 1,902.88 and 936.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.68, 1,902.88 and 936.96 is: 1,292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.68 : 1,902.88 = 936.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.68/1,902.88 = 936.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.68x = 1,902.88 × 936.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.68x = 1,782,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,922.44/1,379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.27

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