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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405, 1,936.20 and 1,011.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405, 1,936.20 and 1,011.34 is: 1,393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405 : 1,936.20 = 1,011.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405/1,936.20 = 1,011.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405x = 1,936.20 × 1,011.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405x = 1,958,156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,156.51/1,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.71

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