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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.51, 1,977.13 and 935.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.51, 1,977.13 and 935.57 is: 1,291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.51 : 1,977.13 = 935.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.51/1,977.13 = 935.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.51x = 1,977.13 × 935.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.51x = 1,849,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,749.63/1,432.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.27

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