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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.80, 1,975.96 and 935.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.80, 1,975.96 and 935.28 is: 1,289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.80 : 1,975.96 = 935.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.80/1,975.96 = 935.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.80x = 1,975.96 × 935.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.80x = 1,848,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,075.87/1,432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.84

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