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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.31, 1,644.13 and 937.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.31, 1,644.13 and 937.33 is: 1,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.31 : 1,644.13 = 937.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.31/1,644.13 = 937.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.31x = 1,644.13 × 937.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.31x = 1,541,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,094.72/1,101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.33

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