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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.75, 1,919.93 and 948.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.75, 1,919.93 and 948.95 is: 1,309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.75 : 1,919.93 = 948.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.75/1,919.93 = 948.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.75x = 1,919.93 × 948.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.75x = 1,821,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,903.23/1,391.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.08

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