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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.04, 1,935.60 and 937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.04, 1,935.60 and 937.44 is: 1,293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.04 : 1,935.60 = 937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.04/1,935.60 = 937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.04x = 1,935.60 × 937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.04x = 1,814,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,508.86/1,403.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.27

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