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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.55, 2,031.54 and 938.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.55, 2,031.54 and 938.91 is: 1,406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.55 : 2,031.54 = 938.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.55/2,031.54 = 938.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.55x = 2,031.54 × 938.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.55x = 1,907,430.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,430.87/1,356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.09

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