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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.07, 1,908.48 and 941.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.07, 1,908.48 and 941.04 is: 1,299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.07 : 1,908.48 = 941.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.07/1,908.48 = 941.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.07x = 1,908.48 × 941.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.07x = 1,795,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,956.02/1,382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.47

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