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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.73, 1,913.13 and 1,031.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.73, 1,913.13 and 1,031.22 is: 1,423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.73 : 1,913.13 = 1,031.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.73/1,913.13 = 1,031.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.73x = 1,913.13 × 1,031.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.73x = 1,972,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,857.92/1,385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.70

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