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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.96, 2,178.44 and 931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.96, 2,178.44 and 931 is: 1,398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.96 : 2,178.44 = 931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.96/2,178.44 = 931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.96x = 2,178.44 × 931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.96x = 2,028,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,127.64/1,449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.75

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