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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.84, 1,928.76 and 940.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.84, 1,928.76 and 940.31 is: 1,408.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.84 : 1,928.76 = 940.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.84/1,928.76 = 940.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.84x = 1,928.76 × 940.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.84x = 1,813,631.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,631.82/1,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.27

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