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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.44, 1,927.42 and 1,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.44, 1,927.42 and 1,131.68 is: 1,696.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.44 : 1,927.42 = 1,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.44/1,927.42 = 1,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.44x = 1,927.42 × 1,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.44x = 2,181,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,222.67/1,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.87

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