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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.35, 1,909.78 and 941.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.35, 1,909.78 and 941.90 is: 1,300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.35 : 1,909.78 = 941.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.35/1,909.78 = 941.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.35x = 1,909.78 × 941.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.35x = 1,798,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,809.88/1,383.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.33

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