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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.78, 1,907.28 and 939.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.78, 1,907.28 and 939.92 is: 1,296.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.78 : 1,907.28 = 939.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.78/1,907.28 = 939.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.78x = 1,907.28 × 939.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.78x = 1,792,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,690.62/1,382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.44

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