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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.73, 1,406.70 and 731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.73, 1,406.70 and 731.90 is: 1,097.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.73 : 1,406.70 = 731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.73/1,406.70 = 731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.73x = 1,406.70 × 731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.73x = 1,029,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,563.73/937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.93

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