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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.14, 1,906.20 and 938.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.14, 1,906.20 and 938.75 is: 1,295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.14 : 1,906.20 = 938.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.14/1,906.20 = 938.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.14x = 1,906.20 × 938.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.14x = 1,789,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,435.72/1,381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.62

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