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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.27, 1,981.10 and 931.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.27, 1,981.10 and 931.11 is: 1,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.27 : 1,981.10 = 931.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.27/1,981.10 = 931.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.27x = 1,981.10 × 931.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.27x = 1,844,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,622.02/1,435.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.21

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