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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.94, 1,519.59 and 936.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.94, 1,519.59 and 936.17 is: 1,405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.94 : 1,519.59 = 936.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.94/1,519.59 = 936.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.94x = 1,519.59 × 936.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.94x = 1,422,596.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,596.18/1,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.81

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