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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.02, 1,865.39 and 935.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.02, 1,865.39 and 935.53 is: 1,403.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.02 : 1,865.39 = 935.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.02/1,865.39 = 935.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.02x = 1,865.39 × 935.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.02x = 1,745,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,128.31/1,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.94

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