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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.10, 1,445.34 and 936.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.10, 1,445.34 and 936.38 is: 1,292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.10 : 1,445.34 = 936.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.10/1,445.34 = 936.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.10x = 1,445.34 × 936.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.10x = 1,353,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,387.47/1,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.51

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