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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.52, 1,928.88 and 931.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.52, 1,928.88 and 931.50 is: 1,285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.52 : 1,928.88 = 931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.52/1,928.88 = 931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.52x = 1,928.88 × 931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.52x = 1,796,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,751.72/1,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.67

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