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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.73, 1,931.73 and 936.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.73, 1,931.73 and 936.50 is: 1,403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.73 : 1,931.73 = 936.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.73/1,931.73 = 936.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.73x = 1,931.73 × 936.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.73x = 1,809,055.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,055.49/1,288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.76

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