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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.38, 1,543.61 and 936.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.38, 1,543.61 and 936.10 is: 1,409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.38 : 1,543.61 = 936.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.38/1,543.61 = 936.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.38x = 1,543.61 × 936.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.38x = 1,444,973.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,973.32/1,025.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.21

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