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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.07, 1,534.89 and 931.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.07, 1,534.89 and 931.21 is: 1,390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.07 : 1,534.89 = 931.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.07/1,534.89 = 931.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.07x = 1,534.89 × 931.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.07x = 1,429,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,292.59/1,028.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.27

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