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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.55, 1,827.97 and 931.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.55, 1,827.97 and 931.70 is: 1,285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.55 : 1,827.97 = 931.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.55/1,827.97 = 931.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.55x = 1,827.97 × 931.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.55x = 1,703,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,121.89/1,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.81

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