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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.90, 1,744.13 and 932.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.90, 1,744.13 and 932.21 is: 1,286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.90 : 1,744.13 = 932.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.90/1,744.13 = 932.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.90x = 1,744.13 × 932.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.90x = 1,625,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,895.58/1,263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.41

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