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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.80, 1,921.88 and 951.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.80, 1,921.88 and 951.96 is: 1,312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.80 : 1,921.88 = 951.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.80/1,921.88 = 951.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.80x = 1,921.88 × 951.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.80x = 1,829,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,552.88/1,393.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.64

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