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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.36, 1,906.62 and 939.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.36, 1,906.62 and 939.50 is: 1,295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.36 : 1,906.62 = 939.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.36/1,906.62 = 939.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.36x = 1,906.62 × 939.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.36x = 1,791,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,259.96/1,382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.80

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