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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.84, 1,669.42 and 931.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.84, 1,669.42 and 931.78 is: 1,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.84 : 1,669.42 = 931.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.84/1,669.42 = 931.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.84x = 1,669.42 × 931.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.84x = 1,555,532.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,532.17/1,114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.30

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