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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.13, 1,977.54 and 1,394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.13, 1,977.54 and 1,394.31 is: 1,918.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.13 : 1,977.54 = 1,394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.13/1,977.54 = 1,394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.13x = 1,977.54 × 1,394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.13x = 2,757,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,303.80/1,437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.62

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