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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.60, 2,007.76 and 931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.60, 2,007.76 and 931.20 is: 1,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.60 : 2,007.76 = 931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.60/2,007.76 = 931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.60x = 2,007.76 × 931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.60x = 1,869,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,626.11/1,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.58

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