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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.91, 1,868.63 and 935.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.91, 1,868.63 and 935.06 is: 1,289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.91 : 1,868.63 = 935.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.91/1,868.63 = 935.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.91x = 1,868.63 × 935.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.91x = 1,747,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,276.35/1,354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.58

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