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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.46, 1,803.96 and 931.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.46, 1,803.96 and 931.92 is: 1,398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.46 : 1,803.96 = 931.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.46/1,803.96 = 931.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.46x = 1,803.96 × 931.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.46x = 1,681,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,146.40/1,202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.09

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