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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.94, 1,910.15 and 942.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.94, 1,910.15 and 942.90 is: 1,301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.94 : 1,910.15 = 942.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.94/1,910.15 = 942.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.94x = 1,910.15 × 942.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.94x = 1,801,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,080.44/1,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.42

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