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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.36, 1,870.77 and 936.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.36, 1,870.77 and 936.84 is: 1,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.36 : 1,870.77 = 936.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.36/1,870.77 = 936.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.36x = 1,870.77 × 936.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.36x = 1,752,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,612.17/1,356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.14

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