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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.28, 1,908.60 and 935.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.28, 1,908.60 and 935.98 is: 1,291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.28 : 1,908.60 = 935.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.28/1,908.60 = 935.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.28x = 1,908.60 × 935.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.28x = 1,786,411.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,411.43/1,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.43

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