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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.27, 2,054.31 and 931.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.27, 2,054.31 and 931.67 is: 1,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.27 : 2,054.31 = 931.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.27/2,054.31 = 931.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.27x = 2,054.31 × 931.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.27x = 1,913,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,945.48/1,370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.76

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