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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.92, 1,553.44 and 941.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.92, 1,553.44 and 941.20 is: 1,416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.92 : 1,553.44 = 941.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.92/1,553.44 = 941.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.92x = 1,553.44 × 941.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.92x = 1,462,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,097.73/1,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.87

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