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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.86, 1,907.31 and 939.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.86, 1,907.31 and 939.99 is: 1,296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.86 : 1,907.31 = 939.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.86/1,907.31 = 939.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.86x = 1,907.31 × 939.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.86x = 1,792,852.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,852.33/1,382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.48

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