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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.84, 1,931.76 and 941.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.84, 1,931.76 and 941.34 is: 1,412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.84 : 1,931.76 = 941.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.84/1,931.76 = 941.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.84x = 1,931.76 × 941.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.84x = 1,818,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,442.96/1,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.01

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