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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.94, 1,829.52 and 931.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.94, 1,829.52 and 931.50 is: 1,395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.94 : 1,829.52 = 931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.94/1,829.52 = 931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.94x = 1,829.52 × 931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.94x = 1,704,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,197.88/1,220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.81

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