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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.53, 1,902.25 and 937.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.53, 1,902.25 and 937.67 is: 1,292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.53 : 1,902.25 = 937.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.53/1,902.25 = 937.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.53x = 1,902.25 × 937.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.53x = 1,783,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,674.42/1,380.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.02

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