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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.65, 1,501.07 and 935.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.65, 1,501.07 and 935.14 is: 1,395.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.65 : 1,501.07 = 935.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.65/1,501.07 = 935.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.65x = 1,501.07 × 935.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.65x = 1,403,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,708.27/1,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.83

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