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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.86, 1,905.93 and 938.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.86, 1,905.93 and 938.99 is: 1,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.86 : 1,905.93 = 938.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.86/1,905.93 = 938.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.86x = 1,905.93 × 938.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.86x = 1,789,649.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,649.21/1,381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.10

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