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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.44, 1,908.08 and 941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.44, 1,908.08 and 941.40 is: 1,299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.44 : 1,908.08 = 941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.44/1,908.08 = 941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.44x = 1,908.08 × 941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.44x = 1,796,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,266.51/1,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.35

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