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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.31, 1,644.16 and 938.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.31, 1,644.16 and 938.15 is: 1,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.31 : 1,644.16 = 938.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.31/1,644.16 = 938.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.31x = 1,644.16 × 938.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.31x = 1,542,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,468.70/1,102.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.31

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