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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.91, 1,903.30 and 937.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.91, 1,903.30 and 937.05 is: 1,292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.91 : 1,903.30 = 937.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.91/1,903.30 = 937.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.91x = 1,903.30 × 937.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.91x = 1,783,487.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,487.27/1,379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.47

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