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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.77, 1,904.68 and 938.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.77, 1,904.68 and 938.90 is: 1,294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.77 : 1,904.68 = 938.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.77/1,904.68 = 938.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.77x = 1,904.68 × 938.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.77x = 1,788,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,309.99/1,381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.22

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