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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.42, 1,903.98 and 937.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.42, 1,903.98 and 937.53 is: 1,293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.42 : 1,903.98 = 937.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.42/1,903.98 = 937.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.42x = 1,903.98 × 937.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.42x = 1,785,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,038.37/1,380.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.11

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