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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.54, 1,871.46 and 936.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.54, 1,871.46 and 936.63 is: 1,293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.54 : 1,871.46 = 936.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.54/1,871.46 = 936.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.54x = 1,871.46 × 936.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.54x = 1,752,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,865.58/1,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.12

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