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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.30, 1,772.19 and 935.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.30, 1,772.19 and 935.10 is: 1,290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.30 : 1,772.19 = 935.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.30/1,772.19 = 935.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.30x = 1,772.19 × 935.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.30x = 1,657,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,174.87/1,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.33

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