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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.88, 1,981.52 and 939.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.88, 1,981.52 and 939.35 is: 1,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.88 : 1,981.52 = 939.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.88/1,981.52 = 939.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.88x = 1,981.52 × 939.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.88x = 1,861,326.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,326.21/1,435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.30

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