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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.03, 1,906.24 and 939.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.03, 1,906.24 and 939.17 is: 1,295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.03 : 1,906.24 = 939.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.03/1,906.24 = 939.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.03x = 1,906.24 × 939.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.03x = 1,790,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,269.19/1,382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.39

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