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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.10, 1,913.20 and 937.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.10, 1,913.20 and 937.76 is: 1,294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.10 : 1,913.20 = 937.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.10/1,913.20 = 937.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.10x = 1,913.20 × 937.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.10x = 1,794,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,122.43/1,386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.37

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