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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.29, 2,054.48 and 936.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.29, 2,054.48 and 936.32 is: 1,402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.29 : 2,054.48 = 936.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.29/2,054.48 = 936.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.29x = 2,054.48 × 936.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.29x = 1,923,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,635.76/1,371.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.80

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