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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.71, 1,856.90 and 931.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.71, 1,856.90 and 931.79 is: 1,394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.71 : 1,856.90 = 931.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.71/1,856.90 = 931.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.71x = 1,856.90 × 931.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.71x = 1,730,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,240.85/1,240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.56

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