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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.36, 2,069.39 and 944.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.36, 2,069.39 and 944.05 is: 1,413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.36 : 2,069.39 = 944.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.36/2,069.39 = 944.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.36x = 2,069.39 × 944.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.36x = 1,953,602.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,602.91/1,382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.24

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