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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.88, 2,015.97 and 931.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.88, 2,015.97 and 931.99 is: 1,398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.88 : 2,015.97 = 931.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.88/2,015.97 = 931.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.88x = 2,015.97 × 931.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.88x = 1,878,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,863.88/1,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.09

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