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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.86, 1,909.26 and 941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.86, 1,909.26 and 941 is: 1,298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.86 : 1,909.26 = 941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.86/1,909.26 = 941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.86x = 1,909.26 × 941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.86x = 1,796,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,613.66/1,383.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.26

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