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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.68, 1,923.66 and 951.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.68, 1,923.66 and 951.88 is: 1,312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.68 : 1,923.66 = 951.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.68/1,923.66 = 951.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.68x = 1,923.66 × 951.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.68x = 1,831,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,093.48/1,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.91

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