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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.29, 1,710.63 and 936.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.29, 1,710.63 and 936.27 is: 1,403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.29 : 1,710.63 = 936.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.29/1,710.63 = 936.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.29x = 1,710.63 × 936.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.29x = 1,601,611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,611.55/1,141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.33

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