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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.01, 1,870.92 and 935.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.01, 1,870.92 and 935.16 is: 1,291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.01 : 1,870.92 = 935.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.01/1,870.92 = 935.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.01x = 1,870.92 × 935.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.01x = 1,749,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,609.55/1,355.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.22

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