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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.31, 1,642.67 and 937.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.31, 1,642.67 and 937.15 is: 1,397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.31 : 1,642.67 = 937.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.31/1,642.67 = 937.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.31x = 1,642.67 × 937.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.31x = 1,539,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,428.19/1,101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.82

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