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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.34, 2,136.30 and 931.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.34, 2,136.30 and 931.99 is: 1,396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.34 : 2,136.30 = 931.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.34/2,136.30 = 931.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.34x = 2,136.30 × 931.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.34x = 1,991,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,002.95/1,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.86

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