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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.45, 1,672.60 and 931.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.45, 1,672.60 and 931.18 is: 1,285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.45 : 1,672.60 = 931.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.45/1,672.60 = 931.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.45x = 1,672.60 × 931.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.45x = 1,557,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,491.67/1,211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.64

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