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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.80, 1,869.72 and 935.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.80, 1,869.72 and 935.48 is: 1,290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.80 : 1,869.72 = 935.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.80/1,869.72 = 935.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.80x = 1,869.72 × 935.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.80x = 1,749,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,085.67/1,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.08

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