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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.53, 1,924.16 and 936.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.53, 1,924.16 and 936.21 is: 1,404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.53 : 1,924.16 = 936.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.53/1,924.16 = 936.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.53x = 1,924.16 × 936.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.53x = 1,801,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,413.15/1,282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.58

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