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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.78, 1,910.39 and 959.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.78, 1,910.39 and 959.02 is: 1,323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.78 : 1,910.39 = 959.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.78/1,910.39 = 959.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.78x = 1,910.39 × 959.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.78x = 1,832,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,103.93/1,383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.99

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