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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.72, 1,740.42 and 931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.72, 1,740.42 and 931 is: 1,284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.72 : 1,740.42 = 931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.72/1,740.42 = 931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.72x = 1,740.42 × 931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.72x = 1,620,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,331.02/1,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.22

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