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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.76, 1,981.82 and 932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.76, 1,981.82 and 932.30 is: 1,286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.76 : 1,981.82 = 932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.76/1,981.82 = 932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.76x = 1,981.82 × 932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.76x = 1,847,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,650.79/1,435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.88

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