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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.40, 1,815.45 and 936.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.40, 1,815.45 and 936.70 is: 1,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.40 : 1,815.45 = 936.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.40/1,815.45 = 936.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.40x = 1,815.45 × 936.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.40x = 1,700,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,532.02/1,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.10

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