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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.44, 1,909.46 and 942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.44, 1,909.46 and 942.40 is: 1,300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.44 : 1,909.46 = 942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.44/1,909.46 = 942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.44x = 1,909.46 × 942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.44x = 1,799,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,475.10/1,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.73

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