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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.49, 1,409.43 and 937.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.49, 1,409.43 and 937.74 is: 1,292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.49 : 1,409.43 = 937.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.49/1,409.43 = 937.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.49x = 1,409.43 × 937.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.49x = 1,321,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,687.69/1,022.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.62

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