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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.40, 1,527.96 and 941.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.40, 1,527.96 and 941.32 is: 1,298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.40 : 1,527.96 = 941.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.40/1,527.96 = 941.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.40x = 1,527.96 × 941.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.40x = 1,438,299.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,299.31/1,107.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.81

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