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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.32, 1,656.12 and 936.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.32, 1,656.12 and 936.12 is: 1,290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.32 : 1,656.12 = 936.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.32/1,656.12 = 936.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.32x = 1,656.12 × 936.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.32x = 1,550,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,327.05/1,201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.52

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