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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.64, 1,923.30 and 951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.64, 1,923.30 and 951.68 is: 1,314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.64 : 1,923.30 = 951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.64/1,923.30 = 951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.64x = 1,923.30 × 951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.64x = 1,830,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,366.14/1,392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.31

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