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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.90, 1,555.60 and 938.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.90, 1,555.60 and 938.22 is: 1,400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.90 : 1,555.60 = 938.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.90/1,555.60 = 938.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.90x = 1,555.60 × 938.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.90x = 1,459,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,492.69/1,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.80

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