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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.92, 2,168.96 and 936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.92, 2,168.96 and 936.16 is: 1,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.92 : 2,168.96 = 936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.92/2,168.96 = 936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.92x = 2,168.96 × 936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.92x = 2,030,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,493.59/1,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.29

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