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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.04, 1,905.69 and 939.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.04, 1,905.69 and 939.15 is: 1,294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.04 : 1,905.69 = 939.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.04/1,905.69 = 939.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.04x = 1,905.69 × 939.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.04x = 1,789,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,728.76/1,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.99

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