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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.81, 1,742.55 and 931.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.81, 1,742.55 and 931.41 is: 1,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.81 : 1,742.55 = 931.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.81/1,742.55 = 931.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.81x = 1,742.55 × 931.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.81x = 1,623,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,035.18/1,262.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.26

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