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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.62, 1,928.74 and 941.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.62, 1,928.74 and 941.65 is: 1,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.62 : 1,928.74 = 941.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.62/1,928.74 = 941.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.62x = 1,928.74 × 941.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.62x = 1,816,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,198.02/1,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.60

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