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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.47, 2,016.57 and 931.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.47, 2,016.57 and 931.18 is: 1,397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.47 : 2,016.57 = 931.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.47/2,016.57 = 931.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.47x = 2,016.57 × 931.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.47x = 1,877,789.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,789.65/1,343.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.72

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